Egypt Study Guide

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A rock formation that creates churning rapids; also, a large waterfall.

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Cataracts

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An ancient Egyptian ruler.

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Pharaoh

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A chief official in ancient Egypt who carried out much of the day-to-day work of governing.

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Vizier

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An area where a river fans out into various branches as it flows out into a body of water.

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Delta

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A series of rulers from the same family.

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Dynasty

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A paper-like material made from reeds.

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Papyrus

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A picture representing an object, sound, or idea that was part of the ancient Egyptian writing system.

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Hieroglyphics

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A massive monumental tomb for a pharaoh.

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Pyramids

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A professional writer who recorded information.

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Scribes

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A system in which people belong to social classes of different ranks.

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Hierarchy