Duplicate of Holt History - Chapter 4 Ancient Egypt

A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.

The river that gives life to Egypt

A tall, four sided pillar that is pointed on top

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

A series of rulers from the same family.

People from rich and powerful families.

Long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds

Queen who increased trade

Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth.

Tomb was discovered undisturbed by Howard Carter in 1922.

Life after death.

Strong rapids

The title used by the rulers of Egypt.

The period of of order and stability in Egyptian society

The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory

The beginning of Egyptian society.

Paths followed by traders

A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics

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

People of wealth and power

Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans

Egyptian system of writing