Egypt Vocabulary List 2

Front

The royal leader in ancient Egypt

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Pharaoh

Front

One's standing within a population, the level on the social pyramid

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social class

Front

a poor farmer in ancient times, usually did not own their own land

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peasant

Front

The room in the temple where the statue of the egyptian god was kept

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sanctuary

Front

a large stone coffin used in ancient times

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sarcophagus

Front

To treat a dead body with preservatives to prevent it from decaying

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embalm

Front

an agreement between nations to work together for a common interest

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alliance

Front

An official count of the population or number of people living in an area

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census

Front

Skilled laborers who created art and tools

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artisan

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Highest ranking government official who had the most power under the pharaoh, also acted as chief judge

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Vizier