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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cataract | rapids formed by cliffs and boulders |
| delta | area of fertile soil at the mouth of the river |
| papyrus | reed plant of the Nile Valley; used to create a form of paper; used by egyptians |
| hieroglyphics | system of writing made up of picture symbols developed by egyptians |
| dynasty | a line of rulers from one family |
| pharaoh | all powerful king of ancient egypt |
| deity | god or goddess |
| embalming | process developed by ancient egyptians; preserving a persons body after death |
| mummy | a body that has been embalmed and wrapped in lien |
| pyramid | huge stone structure built by the ancient egyptians to serve as a tomb |
| tribute | payment made by a group or nation to another to show obedience or to peace of protection |
| incense | material burned for its pleasant smell |