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

The order in which members of a royal family inherit a throne.

A specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation into the afterlife

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

waterfalls along the Nile River

government by religious leaders

the process of treating a body to keep it from decaying

Life after death, the reason why they made mummies

This pharaoh is known best as the architect of the great pyramid.

This pharaoh promoted trade with other countries, built many obelisks, and was the first female pharaoh of Egypt.

This pharaoh ruled for over 60 years, expanded Egypt through successful military conquests, signed the world's first peace treaty, built Abu Simbel

Would embalm and perform sacred rites

Was educated in writing hieroglyphs, had to study and learn all 750 hieroglyphs

A chief advisor to the pharaoh

A stone pillar with a pyramidal top, created as a monument or landmark.

A product made from specialized skills and tools, a fabric of woven fibers from the flax plant.

chosen by the gods / godlike

An ancient kingdom that conquered Egypt in the 700s B.C. the capital was Meroe.

A written agreement of peace between two or more groups/civilizations