Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

10
Hieroglyphics- The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols

Transcript of Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Page 1: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of

picture symbols

Page 2: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Pharaoh-Egyptian kings “great house” lived in palaces

Page 3: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Caravan-group of traveling merchants and animals

Page 4: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Cataracts-steep rapids on a river, a natural barrier

Page 5: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Dynasty-A line of rulers from one family

Page 6: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Tribute-Forced payments (tax) usually grain

Page 7: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Delta-area of fertile soil at the mouth of the river

Page 8: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Savannas-grassy plains

Page 9: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Deities-many gods and goddesses

Page 10: Hieroglyphics-The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols.

Papyrus-a plant that grew along the Nile, used to make baskets, sandals, and river rafts