What direction does the Nile River flow?
north
the triangular-shaped plain at the mouth of the Nile River, close to the Mediterranean Sea
Nile Delta
the type of landform that covers most of Egypt
desert
a dead body preserved in lifelike condition
mummy
an early form of paper made from reeds from the Nile Delta
papyrus
type of writing developed in ancient Egypt made up of pictures and symbols that stand for words and sounds
hieroglyphics
The peasants made up the largest __________________ in ancient Egypt.
social class
the absolute ruler of an Egyptian kingdom
pharaoh
Peasants main jobs in Egypt included building temples and _____________.
farming
a set of rulers from the same family
dynasty
the class in ancient Egypt that mummified pharaohs and maintained the temples
priests
The Egyptians were _________________, meaning they believed in many gods.
polytheistic
The pharaohs and other Egyptians believed they went to the _______________ after they died.
afterlife
the tombs where pharaohs were buried
pyramids
The Great Pyramid is located in this city!
Giza
the ancient Egyptian god of the living and the dead; god of the afterlife
Osiris
