Geography
the longest river in the world that made civilization in Egypt possible.
Nile River
500 year period of Egyptian history from 2700 BCE to 2200 BCE
Egyptian writing system that used symbols for words or ideas
hieroglyphics
first king who unified Upper and Lower Egypt
Menes
a stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top
pyramid
southern part of Egypt
Upper Egypt
a stable period of Egyptian history from 2050 BCE to 1750 BCE
Middle Kingdom
a type of paper made out of reeds
papyrus
most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom
Khufu
a body preserved in a way to prevent it from decomposing
mummy
northern part of Egypt
Lower Egypt
most successful period of Egyptian history that took place from 1550 BCE to 1050 BC
New Kingdom
a large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphic
Rosetta Stone
successful female pharaoh who increased trade and ruled for 20 years
Queen Hatshepsut
life after death
afterlife
a section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain
cataract
ruler of Egypt
pharaoh
a tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top
Obelisk
pharaoh and strong military leader who expanded his kingdom
Ramses the Great
a system of government ruled by religious leaders
theocracy
fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river
delta
farming to produce what humans need to live and thrive
agriculture
a stone coffin, often ornate and decorated with sculptures or inscriptions
sarcophagus
a young pharaoh, also known as King Tutankhamen, whose tomb was not disturbed
King Tut
extra, more than what is needed
surplus