Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

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A shallow area of a river where the water moves fast over rocks or other obstacles.

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Cataract

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Land created by silt deposits at the mouth of a river.

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Delta

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A political and religious leader of ancient Egypt.

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Pharaoh

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A tomb with triangle-shaped sides.

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Pyramid

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A tall plant that ancient Egyptians used to make paper; the paper made from the plant of the same name.

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Papyrus

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A system of writing based on pictures rather than letters.

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Hieroglyphics

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An object used during a past period in history.

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Artifact