Ancient Egypt Vocab (MC)

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Bits of black soil and clay laid by flowing water

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silt

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Egyptian machine to raise water from the Nile.

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shadoof

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A large stone with writing that helped scholars understand hieroglyphics.

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Rosetta Stone

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A large tomb structure for ancient Egyptian pharaohs

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pyramid

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Supreme ruler of ancient Egypt

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pharaoh

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A paper made from reeds in the Nile Delta

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papyrus

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Wrapped body of a dead Egyptian pharaoh or person

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mummy

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Watering dry land using streams, canals, or pipes

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irrigation

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Picture writing by ancient Egyptians

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hieroglyphics

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Process to preserve dead bodies

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embalming