Ancient Egypt

3. have great wealth and power
5. rapids along the Nile River
8. The greatest of Egypt's pharaohs.
11. the worlds longest river-It flows through East Africa, Egypt, and into the Mediterranean Sea
13. imaginary creatures with a human head and the body of a lion
14. the title used by the rulers of Egypt
15. Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth for preservation
16. a series of rulers from the same family

1. a tall, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egypt
2. a triangle shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river
4. the application of scientific and mathematical knowledge for practical purposes
6. paths followed by traders
7. rich and powerful people
8. a huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek and a later form of Egyptian
9. the ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols
10. life after death
12. huge triangular tombs built by the Egyptians.
14. a long lasting paper-like material