Ancient Egypt- Test Review

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

A merchant is a _______________

A huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and a later form of Egyptian that allowed historians to understand Egyptian writing.

The symbols and pictures of ancient Egyptian writing.

A thick paper-like material produced from reeds. Ancient Egyptians used it as a writing material, but also for boats, mattresses, mats, rope, sandals, and baskets.

The title used by the rulers of Egypt

A series of rulers from the same family

A specially treated body, wrapped in cloth for preservation, ready for the afterlife

A large stone box that a dead body was placed in. Only affordable to the wealthy.

Upper Egypt is located in the ___________ area.