Hieroglyphics
Ancient Egyptian form of writing using pictograms
Pharaoh
Egyptian term for ruler, who was seen as a god
Dynasty
Family of rulers, where the power is handed down to the oldest, usually male
Rosetta stone
Artifact that was used to unlock the key to Egyptian writing
Empire
Many territories that are ruled by one person, group, government
Theocracy
Government that the leader is both the head political and religious person
Monarchy
To be ruled by a king or/and queen
Mummification
Process of preserving the body for burial
Natron
Salt used to preserve the body for burial
Papyrus
One of the earliest forms of writing paper, made from a reed plant