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Egypt
Term | Definition |
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Deity | A god or goddess |
Delta | a landform, usually triangular, at the mouth of a river |
Papyrus | a material prepared in ancient Egypt from the stem of a water plant, used in sheets for writing or painting on and also for making rope, sandals, and boats. |
Cubit | a unit of measurement of length |
Dynasty | a series of rulers in a particular kingdom or empire, and each ruler in the series is said to be a member of the same family |
Stylus | a pointed instrument used for writing or making marks on a variety of surfaces |
Mummy | a dead body in which some of the soft tissue and the bones have been dried or preserved so they will not decay |
Hieroglyphics | the oldest-known ancient Egyptian writing system |
Kohl | a type of cosmetic, or makeup, made from lampblack or antimony |
Pharaoh | royal ruler who lived in the palace |