Duplicate of Ancient Egypt

crown worn by the pharaoh to represent joining Upper and Lower Egypt

a place where water is collected to be used later

soil that is able to grow crops

material prepared in ancient Egypt from the stem of a water plant used to write on

someone appointed to rule if the king cannot (usually because he is too young)

wealth and resources of an area and how they are distributed

area of low, flat land, where a river divides into small rivers before flowing into the sea

extreme shortage of food

a fortress or stronghold

how people in a society are arranged from most powerful (leader) to least powerful (slave)

religion with many gods

to dry a body in order to preserve it for the afterlife

ancient Egyptian writing

specific length of time

long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding

first female ruler of Egypt; regent for her son

the beliefs or ways of life of a group of people

stone that was used to "crack the code" of hieroglyphics; written in Greek and hieroglyphics

wife of Akhenaton; step-mother of King Tut

organization with a particular purpose, usually science, health, or education

helpful result

have a strong effect on something

leader in ancient Egypt

distinguishing attribute; have as prominent attribute

longest river located in Egypt, Africa; flows north through desert; lifeline of ancient Egypt