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World History Chapter 4
Key Terms for Chapter 4 - Holt World History
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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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Leader who unified the Upper and Lower Kingdoms

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Pharaoh
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A title used by the rulers of Egypt

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Dynasty
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A series of rulers from the same family

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Old Kingdom
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A period in Egyptian history from 2700 BC to 2200 BC
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Khufu
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The nost famous Pharaoh of the Old Kingdom
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Nobles
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People from rich and powerful families
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Afterlife
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Life after death
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Mummies
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Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
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Elite
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People of wealth and power like the Pharaoh, priests and nobles.
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Elite
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People of wealth and power like the Pharaoh, priests and nobles.
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Pyramids
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Huge stone tombs
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Middle Kingdom
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A period of order and stability that lasted until 1750 BC
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New Kingdom
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A period in 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 Hathshepsut
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Female Pharaoh who dressed as a man
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Ramses the Great
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Pharaoh who defeated and allied with the Hittites
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Hieroglyphics
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Egyptian writing system
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Papyrus
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A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds.
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Rosetta Stone
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Stone tablet used to translate Hieroglyphs
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Sphinxes
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Mythical creatures with the body of a lion and the head of a human
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Obelisk
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Square shaped tower with a pointed top.
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Piankhi
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Most successful Kush military leader
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Trade networks
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A system of people in different lands who trade goods
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Merchants
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People who trade goods and services
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Queen Shanakhdakheto
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First woman to rule Kush
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King Ezana
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King of Aksum who conquered Kush
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