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Makarthur Weatherby- Chapter 4 Egypt
Makarthur Weatherby- Chapter 4 Egypt
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10/20/2015

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Cataracts
Definition
rapids along a river, such as those along the Nile in Egypt
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Delta
Definition
a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river
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Menes
Definition
Legendary Egyptian ruler, he unified the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt and built the new capital city of Memphis.
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pharaoh
Definition
the title used by the rulers of Egypt
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dynasty
Definition
a series of rulers from the same family
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old kingdom
Definition
the period from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unified
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khufu
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Egyptian pharaoh, he ruled during Egypt’s Old Kingdom and is known for the many monuments built to honor him.
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nobles
Definition
a rich and powerful person
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afterlife
Definition
life after death, much of Egyptian religion focused on the afterlife
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mummies
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a specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation
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elite
Definition
people of wealth and power
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pyramids
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a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other peoples
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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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the period of Egyptian history from about 2050 to 1750 BC and marked by order and stability
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new kingdom
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the period from about 1550 to 1050 BC in Egyptian history when Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
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trade routes
Definition
a path followed by traders
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queen hathepsut
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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
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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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hieroglyphics
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the ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols
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papyrus
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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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Rosetta Stone
Definition
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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sphinxes
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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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obelisk
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a tall, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egypt
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King Tutankhamen
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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
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Ruler of Kush, he was one of Kush’s most successful military leaders. His army captured all of Egypt.
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trade network
Definition
a system of people in different lands who trade goods back and forth
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merchants
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A trader
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exports
Definition
items sent to other regions for trade
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imports
Definition
goods brought in from other regions
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Queen Shanakhdakheto
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Ruler of Kush, historians thought she was the first women to rule Kush. her tomb was in one of the largest pyramid in mero
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King Ezana
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Aksumite ruler, he destroyed Mero and took over the kingdom of Kush around AD 350.
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KA
Definition
remained linked to the body and could not leave its burial site
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Embalming
Definition
preserve from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative
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Ahmose
Definition
he was pharaoh of ancient Egypt and the founder of the dynasty. He was a member of the theban royal house, the son of pharaoh of the seventeenth dynasty, King Kamose
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