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Vocab List #4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anatomy | Study of the structure of the body and its organs |
| artisan | Skilled worker who practices a handicraft |
| cataract | Group of rocky rapids |
| commerce | Buying and selling of goods and services |
| delta | A flat plain formed on the seabed where a river deposits material over many years |
| dynasty | A series of rulers from the same family |
| ebony | Black wood from West Africa |
| hieroglyphic | Symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound |
| interdependence | Dependence by each country or group on the other |
| ivory | Hard white material made from elephant tusks |
| papyrus | A writing surface similar to paper named after the papyrus reed that grew along the Nile River in ancient Egypt |
| pharaoh | King of ancient Egypt |
| pyramid | Structure with triangular sides |
| sculpture | Statue or other free-standing piece of art made of clay, stone, or other materials |