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Egypt: Ch.3
Egypt: Ch.3 L.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cataract | Dangerous, fast-moving waters. |
| Delta | A wet, fertile area with silt that forms when 2 bodies of water connect. |
| Isolate / Isolated | To separate or set-apart from; Being separate from others. |
| Unify / Unified | To bring together as one; being together or united. |
| Shadoof | A bucket attached to a long pole that brings water from a river. |
| Papyrus | A reed plant that grows along the Nile River, often used as paper. |
| Hieroglyphics | An Egyptian writing system made up of pictures and sound symbols. |
| Dynasty | The dynasty began when the king passed his land to his son. |
| Pharaoh | The religious and political ruler in ancient Egypt. |
| Bureaucrat | A government official in charge of projects. |
| Theocracy | A form of government where the same person is the religious and political leader. |
| Embalming | The ancient Egyptian method of preparing a body for the afterlife. |
| Pyramids | Massive structures built as tombs for Pharaohs. |
| Manual Labor | Physical work done by hand, often involving repetitive tasks. |
| Role | The part you play in society; your part in something. |