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Ancient Egypt Vocab
this stack corresponds with the VA DOE 3rd grade SS SOLS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nile | The name of the river that flows through Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians needed it for water, to grow food, and for transportation. |
| mummy | A dead body that was preserved (dried out) and wrapped in cloth. |
| pharaoh | The name for the kings of Ancient Egypt. |
| irrigation system | A system for moving water from its source (river) to farms |
| pyramid | large stone buildings created by the Ancient Egyptians as tombs for the pharaohs |
| hieroglyphics | The Ancient Egyptian system of writing, which used pictures to represent words. |