Ancient Egypt
Vocabulary Words
Power Point
A series of rulers from the
same family
dynasty
The practice and belief in
one God
monotheism
Supreme authority/power
or rule
sovereignty
This material, invented in Egypt,
is similar to modern-day paper.
papyrus
The name of the Egyptian
writing system
hieroglyphics
A new way of doing things,
similar to inventions
Innovations
A region with a single
government and united
group of people
nation-state
A process in which dead bodies
are cleaned and preserved for
the afterlife
mummification
king or queen of Egypt
pharaoh
A burial place for the
dead, often for a dead
ruler
pyramid