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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 for eternity |
| pharaoh | (means "great house") title belonging to the ruler of ancient Egypt who was worshiped 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 the seven wonders of the ancient world |