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Egypt
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Egypt | Ancient kingdom in Northeast Africa |
| Nile River | The world's longest river |
| Sahara Desert | The largest desert across North Africa |
| Cataracts | Strong rapids in the Nile River |
| Delta | Area of fertile soil |
| Papyrus | Paper-like material made from reeds |
| Hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing |
| Unification | Combining two or more lands into one kingdom |
| Narmer | The first Pharaoh |
| Dynasty | RUlers from the same family |
| Pharaoh | Powerful king in ancient Egypt |
| Polytheistic | Believed in many gods |
| Deity | God or Goddess |
| Embalming | Preserving a person's body after death |
| Pyramid | Huge stone tombs with four triangular-shaped walls that met in a point on top |
| Book of the Dead | Papyrus books containing prayers and spells to obtain life after death |
| Hatshepsut | First woman to become Pharaoh |
| Tutankhamen | Youngest Pharaoh |
| Ramses II | One of Egypt's greatest Pharaohs |
| tribute | Payment made by one group or nation |