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corey kennedy chapter 4
chapter 4
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Social Studies
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10/20/2015

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cataracts
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strong rapids
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delta
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a triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
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menes
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rose to power in upper egypt
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pharaoh
Definition
the title used by the rulers of Egypt.
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dynasty
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is a series of rulers from the same family.
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old kingdom
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a period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC.
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khufu
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ruled in the 2500s BC.
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nobles
Definition
people from rich and powerful families.
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afterlife
Definition
life after death
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mummies
Definition
specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth. A body that was not embalmed would decay quickly.
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elite
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people of wealth and power,
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pyridmids
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huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point on top
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engineering
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the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
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middle kingdom
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period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 BC
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new kingdom
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period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory.
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trade routes
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paths followed by traders
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queen hatshepsut
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One ruler who worked to increase Egyptian trade
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ramses the great
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came to power.
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hieroglyphics
Definition
Egyptian writing system
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papyrus
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long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds.
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Rosetta Stone
Definition
stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics.
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sphinx
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imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans
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obelisk
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a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top
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King Tutankhamen
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King Tut.
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