8th Grade Ch. 4 Vocab

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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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The title used by the rulers of Egypt

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pharaoh

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A series of rulers from the same family

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dynasty

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Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point on top.

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pyramids

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Egyptian writing system

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hieroglyphics

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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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What is the longest river in the world?

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Nile

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Long-lasting, paper like material from reeds

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papyrus

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Items sent out to other regions

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exports

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The first woman to rule Kush

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Queen Shanakhdakheto