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Module 4 Egypt
Ancient Egypt Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cataracts | rapids |
| Delta | a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river |
| Pharaoh | the title used by rulers of Egypt |
| Dynasty | series of rulers from the same family |
| Theocracy | a government ruled by religious authorities |
| Nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
| Engineering | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
| Trade Routes | paths followed by traders |
| Hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing system |
| Papyrus | a long-lasting paper like material made from reeds |
| Rosetta Stone | a huge, stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics |
| sphinxes | imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans |
| obelisk | a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top |
| King Tutankhamun | the pharaoh's tomb that was discovered in 1922 |
| Nile River | the river that feeds into the Egyptian civilization |
| Tombs for pharaohs | pyramids were built for this purpose |
| Ra | The Egyptian Sun God |