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Egypt - Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| delta | a triangular-shaped area of soil at the mouth of a river that looks like fingers |
| silt | a mixture of soil and small rocks |
| papyrus | valuable crop used to make paper |
| unify | to unite |
| cataract | waterfall |
| pharaoh | title given to a king meaning “great house” |
| hieroglyphics | form of writing based on pictures |
| pyramid | stone building that housed the dead |
| mummy | preserved Egyptian |