Egypt Vocabulary
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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EGYPT VOCABULARY
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Cataracts
Cataracts are wild rapids. These were a natural defense for Egypt.
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Papyrus
Is a plant that grows in the delta. This was used to make paper, sails, and other tradable goods.
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Delta
The delta is a area of fertile land that grows papyrus
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Nile river
The Nile river is the water supply that runs through Africa
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Pharaoh
The pharaoh is early Egypt's king or ruler
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Deity
Deity is gods and goddesses.
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Hieroglyphics
Hieroglyphics are the written language of the Egyptians
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Mummy
A mummy was a wrapped body of usually a Pharaoh or queen. It could could also be a cat, dog or family member.
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King Tutankhamen
King Tutankhamen ( also know as King Tut) was a young Pharaoh that died at the age of 19
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Hyksos
Hyksos were great warriors from Western Asia
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