Egypt Crossword

1. The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory.
7. Paths followed by traders.
8. A period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 BC.
11. A series of rulers from the same family.
13. Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans
15. Life after death
16. long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
17. Egyptian Writing System

2. Period from 2700-2200 BC
3. Tall four-sided pillar that is pointed on top
4. Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
5. Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point on top
6. A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics , Greek, and a later form of Egyptian
9. A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
10. Strong Rapids
12. People from rich and powerful families
14. The title used by the rulers of Egypt. Means “Great house”