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Egypt vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| obelisk | a four sided pillar with a 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 life's pleasures fr eternity. |
| pharaoh | (means great house) title belonging to the ruler of ancient Egypt who was worshipped as a god. |
| silt | a mixture of tiny bits of soil and rock,over the land near a river,providing fertile farmland |
| Great Pyramid | tomb of king Khufu;largest building in the world until 20th century; one of seven wonders of ancient world |
| Rosetta Stone | 3 languenges (2 forms of Egyption writing and one in greek |
| natron | |
| mummification | |
| canopic jars | |
| book of the dead | |
| anubis | |
| osiris | |
| horus | |
| sarcarphcous | |
| archaeologist | |
| irrigate | |
| reign | |
| dynasty | |
| custom | |
| ramses II | |
| Hatshepsut | |
| Tutankhamen |