Vocabulary Words

2. Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth for preservation.
3. The title used by the rulers of Egypt.
5. Huge triangular tombs built by Egyptians.
6. An imaginary creature with a human head and the body of a lion.
8. A huge stone slab with hieroglyphics, Greek, and a later form of Egyptian that allowed historians to understand Egyptian writing.
10. A series of rulers from the same family.
12. Rapids along the Nile River
14. The world's longest river.
15. A triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.
16. A tall, four side, pointed pillar.
17. The best of Egypt's pharaohs.

1. The ancient Egyptian writing system.
3. A paper-like material made from reeds.
4. The great and rich people with power.
7. The application of scientific and mathematical knowledge for practical purposes.
9. Paths for traders
11. The life after death
13. Rich and powerful people.