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Module 4 Egypt
Ancient Egypt Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Cataracts | rapids |
Delta | a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river |
Pharaoh | the title used by rulers of Egypt |
Dynasty | series of rulers from the same family |
Theocracy | a government ruled by religious authorities |
Nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
Engineering | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
Trade Routes | paths followed by traders |
Hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing system |
Papyrus | a long-lasting paper like material made from reeds |
Rosetta Stone | a huge, stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics |
sphinxes | imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans |
obelisk | a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top |
King Tutankhamun | the pharaoh's tomb that was discovered in 1922 |
Nile River | the river that feeds into the Egyptian civilization |
Tombs for pharaohs | pyramids were built for this purpose |
Ra | The Egyptian Sun God |