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egypt vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| obelisk | a four-sided pillar with the top shaped like a pyramid |
| hieroglyphic | a picture or symbol used to represent a word,syllable,or sound |
| papyrus | a tall reed-like plant growing by the bank of the nile river; used by egyptians to make various things. |
| sphinx | a stone structure with the head of a human and the body of a lion;built by king khafre |
| pyramid | protected the body of the pharaoh after death and allowed the "akh",or spirit, to enjoy lifs pleaser for eternity |
| pharaoh | (means great house)title belongs to the ruler of the ancient egypt who was worshipped as a god. |
| slit | a mixture of tiny bits of soil and rock,over the land near a river providing fertile farmland, |