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Social studies
Ancient Egypt vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Afterlife | Life after death |
| Delta | A triangle shaped piece of land where a river splits into many smaller rivers and then flows into the ocean |
| dowry | Valuable items given by the family of the bride to the groom |
| Dynasty | A series of rulers from the same family |
| heir | the next or upcoming ruler. |
| papyrus | A kind of thick paper made by ancient Egyptians from reeds along the Nile River |
| Sarcophagus | A stone coffin that is often decorated with carvings or sculptures |
| Silt | Sand and soil particles carried by running water that sinks to the bottom of a river or lake |
| Shadoof | A long pole with a heavy weight on one end and a rope with a bucket on the other |
| pharoah | A ruler in ancient egypt |
| theocracy | A system of government where priests rule in the name of a god |
| hieroglyphics | Sacred writing used for religious texts |
| Flax | A flower that is used to make linen |