Ancient Egypt Webb

Ahmose of Thebes declared himself king after driving the Hyksos out of Egypt

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A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds

A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics

Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

Flooding from the Nile river did not help the Egyptian people

Paths followed by traders

Ruler who increased Egyptian trade

A tall, four sided pillar that is pointed on top

Egyptians believed that the body of the dead had the same needs as when they were alive

Huge stone tomb with four triangle shaped walls that meet at a point on top

Imaginary creatures with bodies of lions and the heads of other animals

Life after death

A series of rulers from the same family

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The Rosetta Stone contained only hieroglyphic language

Protector of Land

Triangular-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river

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Describe the level of the social structure pyramid the arrow is pointing to

Hieroglyphics only used a few symbols and were color coded

Strong Rapids

Period during which Egypt reached the height of power and glory (1550BC-1050BC)

The Nile River empties into the Dead Sea

The Egyptians used their knowledge of the flooding seasons to help with farming

Period in History where the pharaoh was believed to be a king, 2700 BC- 2200 BC

Egypt became supreme military leader

Led military conquests

Pharaoh who had one of the longest reigns in Egyptian history. Powerful military leader

The title used by the rulers of Egypt

The first cataract marks the boundary between upper and lower egypt

Owned all land

Egyptian Writing System

Would speak for the gods

Water from the NIle River could not be used for cooking and bathing

Pyramids were built to protect bodies of deceased pharaohs

Mentuhotep’s rule began this kingdom, a period of order and stability began (2200 BC- 1750 BC)

People of wealth and power

Total control over government decisions

Archaeologists found his tomb, his treasures taught us much about Egyptian burial practices

Most famous pharaoh of old kingdom, cruel but people were well fed

During this kingdom the Egyptians believed that Egypt belonged to the gods

Egypt took over all trade routes

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Describe the level of the social structure pyramid the arrow is pointing to

Rose to power in Upper Egypt, wanted to unite Upper and Lower Egypt

People from rich and powerful families

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The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Polytheism is the worship of one god

The golden age; lots of trade