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Polytheism- the worship of many gods
Hieroglyphics- Egyptian writing system Scribe- a writer Papyrus- a long-lasting paper-like material made from reeds (scribes wrote on papyrus using brushes and ink) Sphinx- imaginary creature with the body of a lion and the head of other animals or humans Obelisk- tall, four-sided pillar, pointed on top Counterintuitive- contrary to what common sense would suggest (the opposite of what you would think) Delta- a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river Cataracts- rapids along the Nile Pyramid- a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians Pharaoh- the title used by the rulers of Egypt Social Hierarchy- the division of society by rank or class Dynasty- a series of rulers from the same family Canopic jars- used to store and preserve organs Unification- to bring together or unite Mummification- the process of preserving a body by treating it with oils and wrapping it in strips of cloth Afterlife- life after death |
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