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Ancient Egypt
Vocabulary words
Term | Definition |
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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 |