Egypt Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| delta | a flat plain formed on the seabed where a river deposits material over many years |
| papyrus | a writing surface similar to paper named after the papyrus reed that grew along the Nile River in ancient Egypt |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| embalm | to preserve animal or human remains |
| mummy | a body that has been preserved so it will not decompose |
| hieroglyphics | word pictures which represent the sounds of the ancient Egyptian language |
| sarcophagus | a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece |
| canopic jars | jars used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process to store and preserve the internal organs of their owner for the afterlife |
| pyramid | structure with triangular sides |
| pharaoh | king of ancient Egypt |
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