Ancient Egypt Flashcard

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What is the process of preserving a dead body by drying it out using a salt-like chemical called natron and then wrapping it with linen strips?

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Mummification

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What is the study of Earth and all of its surroundings?

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Geography

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What is the belief in or worship of more than one god?

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Polytheism

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What is a ruler of ancient Egypt, considered a god as well as a political leader?

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Pharaoh

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What is a stone coffin or tomb that usually has a lot of decorative artwork and inscriptions?

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Sarcophagus

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What is the buying and selling of goods and services?

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Economy

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What is the watering of dry land to make ready for growing crops using pipes, ditches, and streams?

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Irrigation

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What is a reed-like plant that grew along the Nile River and was pressed into paper so the Egyptians could write and paint on it?

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Papyrus

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What is an extra supply of something?

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Surplus

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What is a thick layer of 'mud' that is full of right nutrients suitable for growing crops?

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Silt