Ancient Egypt and Kush

People from rich and powerful families

Royalty or people of wealth and power

Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls

Pharaoh who ruled in the 2500s BC

A period in Egyptian history that lasted from 2700 BC to 2200 BC

Method used by Egyptians to preserve bodies for years

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

A person's life force

Life after death

Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth