One of the earliest forms of writing invented by the Sumer

The Egyptians learned how to make durable sheets from this plant

When one family rules a kingdom or empire for a period of time

Place where large pyramids are located

A large number of states or regions that are ruled by a single leader

This river provided rich soil for the Egyptian farmers

Large temples usually located at the center of a Mesopotamian city

This was the process of preparing the dead for the after life

A river that runs parallel to the Euphrates river.

A type of writing used by the Ancient Egyptians that used a combination of pictures and symbols.