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Egypt Ch. 3
Green Cluster Social Studies Ch. 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| rock filled rapids (there are 6 in the Nile) | cataracts |
| triangle shaped area at end of river; has rich fertile soil | delta |
| rich, fertile soil | silt |
| king | pharoah |
| family of rulers | dynasty |
| someone who rules for a child until the child is old enough to rule | regent |
| life after death | afterlife |
| preserved bodies | mummies |
| huge buildings with four sloping outside walls | pyramids |
| picture-like symbols used for writing in Ancient Egypt | hieroglyphs |
| an early form of paper made from a reed-like plant | papyrus |
| scientists who study stars and other objects in the sky | astronomers |
| skilled-workers | artisans |