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Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cataracts | a waterfall or rapids in a river |
| delta | a fan-shaped area of silt near where a river flows into the sea |
| papyrus | a reed plant that grew wild along the Nile |
| hieroglyphics | a writing system made up of a combination of pictures and sound symbols |
| dynasty | a line of rulers from one family |
| theocracy | government by religious leaders |
| pharaoh | ruler of ancient Egypt |
| pyramid | great stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh |
| embalming | the process of treating a body to keep it from decaying |