Vocab Flashcards
1
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cataract
A
a waterfall
2
Q
delta
A
A delta is an area near a river’s mouth where the water deposits fine soil called silt.
3
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fertile
A
Fertile means when soil is good for growing crops.
4
Q
linen
A
linen is a fabric from flax plants.
5
Q
silt
A
fine soil deposited by a river
6
Q
papyrus
A
A paper-like material made by a reed of the same name
7
Q
hieroglyphs
A
Pictures that stand for different words or sounds.
8
Q
embalm
A
To preserve a body after death
9
Q
dynasty
A
A line of rulers from the same family.
10
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Succession
A
Members of a royal family inherit a throne.
11
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pharaoh
A
The title of ruler in ancient egypt.
12
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pyramid
A
A structure with triangular sides that meet at a point
13
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obelisk
A
A four-sided shaft with a pyramid shaped top.
