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Ancient Egypt
Vocabulary words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pyramid | stone building that housed the dead |
| mummy | preserved Egyptian body |
| hieroglyphics | form of writing based on pictures |
| pharoah | title given to the king meaning "great house" |
| papyrus | valuable crop used to make paper |
| cataract | waterfall |
| delta | a triangular-shaped area of soil at the mouth of a river that looks like fingers |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
| afterlife | life after death |
| obelisk | tall four-sided pillar that is pointed on top |
| merchants | traders |
| exports | items sent out to other regions |
| imports | goods brought in from other regions |
| trade network | a system of people in different lands who trade goods |