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| rapids along a river, such as those along the Nile in Egypt |
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| a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river |
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| Legendary Egyptian ruler, he unified the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt and built the new capital city of Memphis |
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| the title used by the rulers of Egypt |
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| a series of rulers from the same family |
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| the period from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unifie |
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| (KOO-foo) (ruled 2500s BC) Egyptian pharaoh, he ruled during Egypt’s Old Kingdom and is known for the many monuments built to honor him |
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| a rich and powerful person |
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| life after death, much of Egyptian religion focused on the afterlife |
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| a specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation |
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| people of wealth and power |
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| a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other peoples |
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| the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
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| the period of Egyptian history from about 2050 to 1750 BC and marked by order and stabity |
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| the period from about 1550 to 1050 BC in Egyptian history when Egypt reached the height of its power and glor |
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| a path followed by traders |
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| : (ruled c. 1503–1482 BC) Egyptian queen, she worked to increase trade with places outside of Egypt and ordered many impressive monuments and temples built during her reign |
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| Ramses the Great: (RAM-seez) (late 1300s and early 1200s BC) Egyptian pharaoh, he expanded the kingdom and built lasting temples at Karnak, Luxor, and Abu Simbel. Ramses the Great is often considered one of Egypt’s greatest rulers |
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| the ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols |
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| a long-lasting, paper like material made from reeds that the ancient Egyptians used to write on |
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| a huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and a later form of Egyptian that allowed historians to understand Egyptian writing |
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| an imaginary creature with a human head and the body of a lion that was often shown on Egyptian statues |
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| a tall, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egyp |
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| (too-tang-KAHM-uhn) (c. 1300 BC) Egyptian pharaoh, he died while still a young king. The discovery of his tomb in 1922 has taught archaeologists much about Egyptian culture |
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| Piankhi: (PYANG-kee) (c. 751–716 BC) Ruler of Kush, he was one of Kush’s most successful military leaders. His army captured all of Egypt |
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| a system of people in different lands who trade goods back and forth |
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| items sent to other regions for trade |
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| goods brought in from other regions |
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| Queen Shanakhdakheto: (shah-nahk-dah-KEE-toh) (ruled 170–150 BC) Ruler of Kush, historians think she was the first woman to rule Kush. Her tomb is one of the largest pyramids in Mero |
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| (AY-zah-nah) (c. 300s) Aksumite ruler, he destroyed Mero and took over the kingdom of Kush around AD 350 |
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| a process that allowed mummys to be preserved for many years |
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| a kindom that took over all of Egypt |
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| the brother of Piankhi after he died shabaka took over as ruler |
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