24 Words About Egypt

6. the shape and elevation of surface features, such as mountains or deserts, of a place or region
7. one of the first female pharaohs of ancient Egypt
9. II an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, known as “Ramses the Great”; skilled as a military leader; and responsible for building many monuments, including the temple at Abu Simbel
12. the period of time someone rules, usually royalty
13. the position, or standing, of an individual compared to others in the same societ
15. family or group that rules for several generations
17. A ruler of ancient Egypt
19. an existence after death
21. All the plants and trees in the area
22. a written agreement by which two or more states agree to peaceful relations

1. a land northeast of Egypt, settled by the ancient Israelites, from about 1800 to 70 C.E
2. a body of water north of Africa
3. A person who does farm work
4. a society along the Nile River, south of Egypt, from about 2000 B.C.E. to 350 C.E
5. of high birth or rank
8. a symbol used in hieroglyphics, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.
10. class the way a civilization is organized
11. a nation in Northeast Africa, first settled around 3100 B.C.E
14. pyramid a pyramid outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in society
16. a river in southwestern Asia that flows from the Lebanon Mountains, south through the Sea of Galilee, into the Dead Sea
17. geography the natural features on Earth’s surface, such as landforms and bodies of water
18. the government or controlling power
20. River the longest river in the world, flowing through eastern Africa to a delta in northeastern Egypt