Egypt Under the Pharaohs & Achievements of Egyptian Civilization

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Cataract

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group of rocky rapids

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Delta

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a flat plain formed on the seabed where a river deposits material over many years

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Artisan

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a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

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Pharaoh

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A king of ancient Egypt, considered a god as well as a political and military leader.

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Dynasty

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A series of rulers from the same family

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Bureaucracy

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system of many government officials who carry out government rules and regulations

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Mummy

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a body that has been preserved so it will not decompose

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Hieroglyphics

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symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound

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Papyrus

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A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds

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Pyramid

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Huge, triangular shaped burial tombs of Egyptian pharaohs built during the Old Kingdom