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Global IA Ch. 2-2
Ancient Egypt
Question | Answer |
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delta | broad, triangular area of land formed from deposits of silt at the mouth of a river |
Valley of the Kings | place in ancient Egypt where many tombs of pharaohs were |
Nile River | brought fertile silt when it flooded |
pharaoh | ancient Egyptian ruler; worshiped as a god-king |
theocracy | system of government where religious leaders were in charge |
pyramids | ancient tombs where pharaohs were preserved with all that they needed for the afterlife |
polytheistic | belief in many gods |
hieroglyphics | ancient Egyptian writing system; used symbols for words |