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Egypt
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cataract | steep rapids formed by cliffs and boulders in a river |
| embalming | process of preserving a person's body after death |
| mummy | body that has been embalmed and wrapped in linen |
| pyramid | huge stone structure built by ancient Egyptians to serve as a tomb |
| tribute | payment made by one group to another for peace and protection |
| hieroglyphics | system of writing made up of thousands of picture symbols ?developed by the ancient Egyptians |
| papyrus | reed plant of the Nile Valley, used to make a form of paper |
| dynasty | line of rulers from the same family |
| pharaoh | all-powerful king in ancient Egypt |
| delta | area of fertile land at the mouth of a river |
| deity | god or goddess |