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VOCABULARY for Ancient EGYPT
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cataract | n. - a shallow area of a river where the water moves fast over rocks or other obstacles |
| delta | n. - land created by silt deposits at the mouth of a river |
| pharaoh | n. - a political and religious leader of ancient Egypt |
| pyramid | n. - a tomb with triangle-shaped sides |
| papyrus | n. - a tall plant that ancient Egyptians used to make paper; the paper made from the plant of the same name |
| hieroglyphics | n. - a system of writing based on pictures rather than letters |
| artifact | n. - an object used during a past period in history |