The Old Kingdom
Definition of Old Kingdom
a period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC.
Definition of Trade Network
a system of people in different land who trade goods.
Definition of Delta
a triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.
a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds.
Papyrus
The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory.
New kingdom
people from rich and powerful families.
nobles
Definition of Merchants
traders
The title used by the rulers of Egypt.
Pharaoh
Egyptian writing system.
Hieroglyphics
Definition of Trade Routes.
paths followed by traders.
life after death.
afterlife
items sent out to other regions
exports
Definition of Cataracts
strong rapids.
a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics.
rosetta stone
A period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 BC.
Middle Kingdom
Definition of Mummies
specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth.
Definition of Imports
goods brought in from other regions
Definition of Dynasty
a series of rulers from the same family.
Definition of Obelisk.
a tall , four sided pillar that is pointed on top.
At the end of the Old Kingdom, the wealth and power of the pharaohs ______.
declined
Definition of Elite
people of wealth and power.
Whos Queen Shanakhdakheto
the first woman to rule kush
Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point on top.
Pyramids
Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans.
Sphinxes
After the Middle Kingdom, Egypt created a ________.
professional army