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AE Gratton
Ch. 2 Social Studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nile | world's longest river |
| cataracts | narrow cliffs and boulders that form wild rapids |
| Kemet | the Black Lands |
| delta | branches that fan out over an area of fertile soil |
| shadoof | a bucket attached to a long pole |
| papyrus | a reed plant |
| hieroglyphics | a complex writing system that was used in ancient Egypt |
| dynasty | a line of rulers from one family |
| deities | gods and goddesses |
| pharaoh | what they called Egyptian kings |
| Book of the Dead | a collection of spells and prayers that Egyptians studied to obtain life after death |
| embalming | a process to protect the body |
| mummy | a body that was wrapped in long strips of linen |
| pyramids | mountain-like structures built in Egypt |
| tribute | forced payments |
| incense | a material burned for its pleasant smell |
| savannas | grassy plains |