Ancient Egypt study guide

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Fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river

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Delta

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Stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that comes together to form a point on top

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Pyramid

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Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate

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Hieroglyphics

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Body preserved in a way to prevent it from decomposing

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Mummy

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Tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top

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Obelisk

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Life after death

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Afterlife

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System of Government ruled by Religious leaders

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Pharaoh

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Section of the Nile river with rapids and rocky terrain

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Cataract

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Ruler of ancient Egypt

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Pharaoh

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Traditionally considered the longest river in the world, a length of over 4,000 miles and made civilization in Egypt and Kush

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Nile River