1. Ch.4 Ancient Egypt and Kush Vocabulary

2. Section 1

3. Rapids along a river, such as those along the Nile in Egypt
Cataracts
Rapids along a river, such as those along the Nile in Egypt

4. a triangle-shaped area of land make from soil deposited by a river
Delta
a triangle-shaped area of land make from soil deposited by a river

5. Menes
Legendary Egyptian ruler, he unified the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt and built the new capital city of Memphis

6. the title used by the rulers of Egypt
Pharaoh
the title used by the rulers of Egypt

7. a series of rulers from the same family
Dynasty
a series of rulers from the same family

8. Section 2

9. Old Kingdom
the period from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unified

10. Khufu
Egyptian pharaoh, he ruled during Egypt’s Old Kingdome and is known for the many monuments built to honor him.

11. a rich and powerful person
Nobles
a rich and powerful person

12. Afterlife
life after death

13. a specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation
Mummy
a specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation

14. people of wealth and power
Elite
people of wealth and power

15. a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other peoples
Pyramids
a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other peoples

16. the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Engineering
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

17. Section 3

18. Middle Kingdom
the period of Egyptian history from about 2050 to 1750 BC and marked by order and stability

19. New Kingdom
the period from about 1550 to 1050 BC in Egyptian history when Egypt reached the height of its power and glory

20. Rapids along a river, such as those along the Nile in Egypt
Trade Routes
Rapids along a river, such as those along the Nile in Egypt

21. Queen Hatshepsut
Egyptian queen, she worked to increase trade with places outside of Egypt and ordered many impressive monuments and temples built during her reign

22. Ramses the Great
Egyptian pharaoh, he expanded the kingdom and built lasting temples at Karnak, Luxor, and Abu Simbel

23. Section 4

24. the ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols
Hieroglyphics
the ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols

25. Papyrus
a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds that the ancient Egyptians used to write on

26. Rosetta Stone
A huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and a later form of Egyptian that allowed historians to understand Egyptian writing

27. Sphinx
An imaginary creature with a human head and the body of a lion that was often shown on Egyptian statues

28. a tall, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egypt
Obelisk
a tall, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egypt

29. King Tutankhamen
Egyptian pharaoh, he died while still a young king. The discover of his tomb in 1922 has taught archaeologists much about Egyptian culture

30. Section 5

31. Piankhi
Ruler of Kush, he was one of Kush’s most successful military leaders. His army captured all of Egypt.

32. a system of people in different lands who trade goods back and forth
Trade Network
a system of people in different lands who trade goods back and forth

33. Merchants
a trader

34. items sent to other regions for trade
Exports
items sent to other regions for trade

35. goods brought in from other regions
Imports
goods brought in from other regions

36. Queen Shanakhdakheto
Ruler of Kush, historians think she was the first woman to rule Kush. Her tomb is one of the largest pyramids in Meroe

37. King Ezana
Aksumite ruler, he destroyed Meroe and took over the kingdom of Kush around AD 350