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Egypt Section 4
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Question | Answer |
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hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing system or hieroglyphics |
papyrus | a long-lasting paper-like material made from reeds |
rosetta stone | a huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics; helped us to break the code. |
sphinxes | imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans |
obelisk | a tall four sided pillar that is pointed on top |
King Tutankhamen | in 1922 some archeologists found the tomb of king tut and it was filled with treasures, including jewelry, robes, a buriel mask, and ivory statues and taught us much about Egypt. |