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28 Cards in this Set
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strong rapids
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cataracts
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a triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
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delta
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a series of rulers from the same family
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dynasty
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a period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700BC to 2200 BC
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Old Kingdom
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people from rich and powerful families
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nolbes
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life after death
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afterlife
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specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
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mummies
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people of wealth and power
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elite
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stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point on top
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pyramids
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the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
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engineering
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a period that lasted until about 1750 BC
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Middle Kingdom
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the period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
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New Kingdom
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paths followed by traders
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trade routes
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Egyptian writing system
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hieroglyphics
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long-lasting paper-like material made from reeds
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papryus
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a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics
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Rosetta Stone
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imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of animals or humans
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sphinxes
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a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top
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obelisk
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a system of people in different lands who trade goods
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trade network
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traders
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merchants
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items sent out to other regions
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exports
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goods brought in from other regions
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imports
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the first woman to rule Kush
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Queen Shanakhdakheto
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king of the Aksumite army
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King Ezana
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Kashta's son
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Piankhi
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he defeated the Tehenu
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Ramses the Great
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a leader who worked to increase trade
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Queen Hatshepsut
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a leader who wore a double crown
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Menes
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