Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

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The belief in more than one god.

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Polytheism

Front

A stone with an inscription in three languages that helped translate hieroglyphics.

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Rosetta Stone

Front

What was the primary purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

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To preserve the body for the afterlife

Front

Which river was crucial to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

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Nile

Front

What material was commonly used to write on in ancient Egypt?

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Papyrus

Front

Who were the rulers of ancient Egypt called?

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pharaohs

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Triangle-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river.

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Delta

Front

Continent E is ________. Egypt is located on this continent.

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Africa

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A family line that continuously rules.

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dynasty

Front

What were the rulers of Ancient Egypt called?

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Pharaohs