Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

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An area where a river fans out into various branches as it flows into a body of water is a

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delta

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Rock formations that create churning rapids are: pyramids, mummies, cataracts, deltas

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cataracts

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A pharaoh is a(n)

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Egyptian ruler

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A series of rulers from the same family is called a

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dynasty

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A vizier is also known as a

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chief official

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A massive monumental tomb used to house the dead bodies of pharaohs is called a

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pyramid

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When people belong to different social classes which have a rank in society, this is known as a

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hierarchy

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This is a paper-like material that was made from reeds that grew along the Nile River.

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papyrus

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A picture that represents an object, sound, or idea is a

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hieroglyph

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A scribe is a

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a professional writer