Anciet Egypt

Egyptian rulers viewed both as a king and a god

Allowed historians to be able to read hieroglyphics.

A region of land which received little rain and is largely or entirely lifeless.

Which of the following languages did NOT appear on the Rosetta Stone?

Who was responsible for organizing the construction of the pyramids?

Reed used to make a paperlike writing surface

Worthy souls would spend eternity here.

Ruler of Egypt that was also considered a God

What made it impossible for Egyptians to travel into the interior of Africa?

Chief God of Ancient Egypt, Sun God

Preservation of the dead

Tombs for dead rulers. Built using simple tools and off season farmers.

Archaeologists found the tomb of this leader nearly untouched after 3000 years

Appointed to oversee tax collection, farming, irrigation, and constructing the pyramids

Ancient form of picture writing used in Ancient Egypt

Massive structures built as tombs for dead rulers

Responsible for irrigation systems, tax collection and the building of the pyramids.

Ancient Egyptians commonly used_____ to travel upstream.

Which of the following rivers passes through the middle of Egypt?

River/s that Ancient Egypt relied heavily upon

Made it impossible to travel south into the interior of Africa using the Nile River

Sinners would face this after they died.

What was the main task of the Embalmer?

God of the Nile and the Underworld