Across
- 3. Period of ancient Egypt between 2050 and 1750 BC
- 5. Egyptian writing system, which used symbols.
- 7. dead bodies preserved by wrapping them in cloth.
- 8. Important New Kingdom pharaoh who defended Egypt.
- 13. a stone slab that was inscribed with hieroglyphics and their Greek meanings
- 15. huge ancient Egyptian statues creatures with the heads of people or animals and bodies of lions
- 16. long-lasting, paperlike substance made from reeds.
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- 1. The 3rd Egyptian dynasty, which lasted nearly 500 years.
- 2. Height of Egypt’s power and glory, between 1550 and 1050 BC
- 4. the most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom.
- 6. New Kingdom ruler renowned for expanding Egyptian trade.
- 9. people of wealth and power.
- 10. a government where religious leaders make, approve,or enforce laws
- 11. a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top.
- 12. life after death, a widely held ancient Egyptian belief.
- 14. people from rich and powerful families.