The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Sense Signs These signs are a guide to the meaning of a word. For example, a pair of legs walking meant 'movement.'   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Writing