Olympics and Egypt

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Across
  1. 4. An event where athletes try to jump over a bar set at various heights.
  2. 5. A combat sport where competitors try to pin each other down to the mat.
  3. 7. The system of writing used by ancient Egyptians.
  4. 9. How fast someone or something can move.
  5. 10. The river that was essential for life in ancient Egypt.
  6. 12. A sport where you use swords to score points by touching the opponent.
  7. 13. A sport where two people fight in a ring using gloves to punch each other.
  8. 14. A sport involving exercises requiring strength, flexibility, and coordination
Down
  1. 1. A decorated stone coffin used to bury Egyptian pharaohs.
  2. 2. A water sport where teams use oars to race in boats.
  3. 3. A special building for praying or worshipping.
  4. 4. A race in which athletes jump over obstacles while running.
  5. 6. A small, two-wheeled cart pulled by horses
  6. 8. An ability to keep going for a long time without getting tired.
  7. 11. A sport where competitors lift heavy weights above their heads.
  8. 12. The natural event that helped Egyptians grow crops.