s.s voc. r a c h e l
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jkerbrekdanc on September 20, 2009
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 middle kingdm | a period of oder and stability that lasted until about 1750 |
| new kingdom | a period during which Egypt reached the hieght of its power and glory |
| trade routes | paths followed by traders |
| Queen Hatshepsut | pharoah that ruled between 1472-1458 BC |
| Ramses the Great | Paroah that ruled between the time period of 1200 Bc, he also fought the Hittites. |
| Hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing system |
| papyrus | a long- lasting paper -like material made from reeds |
| Rosetta Stone | a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics |
| sphinxes | imaginary creatures with the body of a lion and the heads of other animals including humans |
| obelisk | a tall 4 sided pilar that is pionted at the top |
| King Tutankhan | a pharoah who died young and was wealthy |
| Piankhi | son of Kashta, the king who kept up the fights |
| trade network | a system of people in different lands who trade goods |
| merchants | traders |
| exports | items sent out to the other regions |
| imports | goods brought in from other regions |
| Queen Shanakhdakheto | ruled from 170 to 150 BC |
| King Ezana | destroyed Menroe and took over Kush |
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