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egypt vocabulary
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| 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 loin; 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 an |
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