| A | B |
|---|
| Egypt | ancient empire in middle east (north africa) who ruled for thousands years |
| vizier | chief administer of Egyptian government |
| pharaoh | leader of Egypt |
| natural barriers | help Egypt maintain independence because hard for other to attack |
| polytheism | worshipped multiple gods/goddesses |
| hieroglyphics | written langauge of Egypt (formal) |
| mummification | preseve the human body after death |
| pyramids | large tombs of some Egyptian pharaohs |
| Hatshepsut | famous female pharaoh who improved trade |
| Ramses II | signed 1st peace treaty with Hittites and had lots of kids...Egyptian ruler |
| Nubia | Africa kingdom to the south of Egypt rich in natural resources |
| Bantu-speaking peoples | migrated out of West Africa across Africa sharing langauge, metal working, and agricultural knowledge |
