Egypt Vocabulary Review

Imaginary creatures with the body of lions and the heads of others animals of humans

A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds

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

Strong rapids are also known as:

People of wealth and power

Goods brought in from other regions

A slab inscribed with Greek and hieroglyphics

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

The Egyptian writing system was called:

Another word for traders in Egypt

Life after death

Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

People from rich and powerful families

Items sent out to other regions

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

Paths followed by traders

The title used by rulers of Egypt

A period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700-2200 BC.

A period of order and stability that lasted from about 2050-1750 BC.

A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top

A system of people in different lands who trade goods

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

A series of rules from the same family