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ancient egypt vocab
Question | Answer |
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Delta | a triangle-shaped deposit of soil near the mouth of a river |
Cataract | steep rapids in a river; a very large waterfall |
Dynasty | rulers from the same family, passed on from father to son |
hieroglyph | a symbol used in hieroglyphics, an Ancient Egyptian writing system |
Pharaoh | a ruler of ancient Egypt |
obelisk | a tall, four sided stone pillar that tapers at the top like a pyramid |
Noble | a high birth or rank |
Papyrus | a long, thin reed; also, the paper-like writing material made by Egyptians from the reed’s pith |