| A | B |
|---|
| dynasty | a line of rulers from one family |
| cataract | wild rapids formed by cliffs and boulders |
| hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing system made up of a picture |
| delta | branches of the Nile River that fan out over an area of fertile soil |
| papyrus | reed plant used to make baskets, sandals, and paper |
| mummy | a wrapped body that was placed in a sarcophagus |
| embalming | the process used in preparing a body for mummification |
| deities | gods or goddesses |
| pharaoh | all powerful ruler who guided all activity, a king |
| pyramid | was used to protect the dead pharaoh's body from floods, animals and thieves |
| savanna | grassy plain |
| tribute | forced payment made for protection and peace |
| incense | a material burned for its pleasant smell |
| period | a portion of time |
| survey | measure |
| polytheistic | belief of MANY gods |
| Nile River | flooding is dependable |
| Nile River | flows North |
| Nile River | provides fertile soil |
| Hatshepsut | Woman pharaoh focused on building Egyptian economy |
| King Tut | boy king |
| King Tut | became famous because his tomb had many treasures |
| Amenhotep | wanted to give Egyptians a new religion |
| Ahmose | drove the Hyksos out of Egypt |
| Namer | united upper and lower Egypt |
| Ramses ll | wanted to make Egypt great towards the end of the New Kingdom |
| Ramses ll | had beautiful templse built |
| Rosetta Stone | helped translate hieroglyphics |
| Meroe | the capital of Kush moved there |
| Meroe | close to iron ore deposits |
| Meroe | good location for increasing trade |
| Thutmose III | founded dynasty and ruled both Egypt and Napata |
