Ancient Egypt

a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other peoples

the ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols

an imaginary creature with a human head and a body of a lion that was often showed in Egyptian culture is a sphinx

the application of scientific knowledge for a practical purpose if the scientific theory

a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds that the ancient Egyptians used to write on

ruled Egypt as a pharaoh for 10 years before he died at age 19

a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited from a river

Who was the first pharaoh of ancient Egypt

rapids along a river, such as those along the Nile in Egypt

became Queen of Egypt when she married her half-brother; extended Egyptian trade and oversaw building

life after death is know as the afterlife

famous for building the Great Pyramid at Giza

King of Egypt; joined Upper and Lower Egypt; established ancient Egypt's 1st dynasty

a tall, pointed, 4 sided pillar in Ancient Egypt

3rd king of the 19th dynasty; 2nd longest reign in Egyptian history; extensive building programs and statues of him

the title used by rulers of Egypt

Why did the pharaohs of the First Dynasty wear a double crown?

people of wealth and power

Letter A shows us

a series of rulers from the same family

a rich and powerful person

a huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek and a later form of Egyptian writing