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Egyptian Achievement
Study for your quiz on Egyptian Achievements
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |