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Topic 3
Ancient Egypt and Kush
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cataract | group of rocky rapids |
| delta | a flat plain formed on the seabed where a river deposits material over many years |
| artisan | skilled worker who practices a handicraft |
| pharaoh | king of ancient Egypt |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| mummy | a body that has been preserved so it will not decompose |
| hieroglyphic | symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound |
| papyrus | a writing surface similar to paper named after the papyrus reed that grew along the Nile River in ancient Egypt |
| pyramid | structure with triangular sides |
| anatomy | study of the structure of the body and its organs |