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Egyptian Achievement
Study for your quiz on Egyptian Achievements
Term | Definition |
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Rosetta Stone | A stone slab inscribed in hieroglyphics. |
Hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing system. |
Papyrus | a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds. Egyptians took reeds and pressed them until they were paper thin. |
Temples | homes to the gods. People came to offer the gods goods and pray for favors. They were covered in impressive paintings. |
Master Artists | Egyptian tomb and temples were covered in artwork and beautiful sculptures. |
King Tut | His thumb was found in 1922 and was filled with treasure. We learned a lot about Egypt from his tomb. |
Treasure hunters | Over the years they stole lots of the pharaohs' treasure from their tombs. |
Obelisk | a tall four-sided pillar that is pointed on top. |
Sphinxes | imaginary creature with the bodies of a lions and head of other animals. |