egypt

Egypt

Visualizing Vocabulary

Cataracts

Definition:Strong rapids.Example:The Nile River

Delta

Definition: A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.Example:The Nile River Delta

Pharaoh

Definition:The titled used by the rulers of Egypt. Means “Great House”Example:MenesKhufu

Dynasty

Definition:A series of rulers from the same family.Example:Menes DynastyHan Dynasty

Old Kingdom

Definition:A period of Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 B.C. to 2200 B.C.Example:Egypt’s 3rd Dynasty EraKhufu was Pharaoh

Nobles

Definition:People from rich and powerful families.Example:Upper classClosest to the Pharaoh

Afterlife

Definition:Life after death.Example:“Happy Place”Ka

Mummies

Definition:Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth.Example:Egyptian form of embalming

Elite

Definition:People of wealth and power. Example:RoyaltyPharaohsPriestsUpper Class

Pyramids

Definition:Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point on top.Example:The Great Pyramid of KhufuAncient Egyptian Monuments

Engineering

Definition:The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.Example:Building of the Pyramids

Middle Kingdom

Definition:A period of order and stability in Egypt that lasted until about 1750 B.C.Example:Mentuhotep’s Rule

New Kingdom

Definition:The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power. Lasted from 1550 B.C. to 1050 B.C.Example:Ahmose’s Rise to PowerEgypt’s 18th Dynasty

Trade Routes

Definition:Paths followed by traders.Example:Along the Egyptian EmpireSilk Road

Hieroglyphics

Definition:The Egyptian Writing SystemExample:Egyptian Writingleg+star+bird+man holding a stick = “to teach”

Papyrus

Definition:A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds. It was made by pressing reeds together and pounding them into sheets.Example:Egyptian Paper

Rosetta Stone

Definition:A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics.Example:Hieroglyphics Key

Sphinxes

Definition:Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals and humans.Example:Egyptian Statues/Monuments

Obelisk

Definition:A tall, four-sided pillar that its pointed at the top.Example:Egyptian MonumentJefferson Davis Monument

Merchants

Definition:Another word for traders.Example:TradersBarterers

Exports

Definition:Items sent out to other regions.Example:GoldPotteryIron toolsAny surplus items

Imports

Definition:Goods brought in from other regions.Example:Fine jewelryAny scarce items