Ancient Egyptian Concepts

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specialization

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Focusing on efficiently producing a limited number of goods and services.

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afterlife

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Life after death.

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mummification

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The process of drying out a body, thus preserving it.

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canopic jar

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A special container used to hold the organs of a mummy in ancient Egypt.

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sarcophagus

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An Egyptian coffin.

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cultural diffusion

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The spread of people, ideas, technology, and products from one culture to another.

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hieroglyphics

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Picture-like symbols used as a form of writing.

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scribe

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A person trained to write and keep records.

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papyrus

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A paper-like material made from a reed plant.