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Ch. 2 History Vocab
Term | Definition |
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cataract | steep rapids formed by cliffs and boulders in a river. |
delta | area of fertile soil at the mouth of a river. |
papyrus | reed plant of the Nile Valley, used to make a form of paper. |
hieroglyphics | system of writing made up of thousands of picture symbols developed by the ancient Egyptians. |
dynasty | line of rulers from the same family. |
pharaoh | all-powerful king in ancient Egypt. |
deity | god or goddess. |
embalming | process developed by the ancient Egyptians of preserving a person's body after death. |
mummy | body that has been embalmed and wrapped in linen. |
pyramid | huge stone structure built by the ancient Egyptians to serve as a tomb. |
tribute | payment made by one group or nation to another to show obedience or to obtain peace or protection. |
incense | material burned for its pleasant smell. |
savanna | grassy plain. |