Week 12 Vocabulary

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Pharaoh

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A king or ruler of Ancient Egypt who was seen as a god on Earth

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Dynasty

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A series of rulers from the same family who rule for a long period of time

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Scepter

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A special staff or stick carried by a pharaoh as a symbol of power and authority

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Ankh

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A symbol of life in Ancient Egypt looks like a cross with loop on top

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Obelisk

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A tall, four-sided stone pillar built to honor pharaohs

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Throne

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A special chair for the pharaoh

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Amulet

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A small object or charm to protect you

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Valley of the Kings

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A place in Egypt where many pharaohs are buried

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Cartouche

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Oval shaped frame that surrounded names of a pharaoh

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Papyrus

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Paper made from reed used to write on