Ch 3 Egypt Vocab and terms

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What is a triangular area at the mouth of a river called?

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Delta

Front

What is a mixture of soil and small rocks known as?

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Silt

Front

What were plant stems used to make a kind of paper in ancient Egypt called?

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Papyrus

Front

What is a waterfall referred to as in the context of ancient Egypt?

Back

Cataract

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What does the term "unify" mean?

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To unite, combine, or bring together

Front

Who was considered a God or king in ancient Egypt?

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Pharaoh

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What is a large stone building that served as a house fort and was built over the underground tombs of pharaohs?

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Pyramid

Front

What is the term for the way people use and manage money and resources?

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Economy

Front

What is a preserved dead body called in ancient Egypt?

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Mummy

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What does the term "independent" mean?

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