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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: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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