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Egyptian Vocabulary

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Egyptian Vocabulary

By Miya Jae Marion

Cataract

Steep water rapids formed by cliffs and boulders

Delta

Area of fertile soil at the mouth of a river

Dynasty

Line of rulers from the same family
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Pharaoh

A powerful ruler in ancient Egypt
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Deity

A god or goddess
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Papyrus

Reed plant (Nile Valley originated) used to make a form of paper

Hieroglyphics

System of writing made up of thousands of pictures
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Embalming

Process of persevering a person's body after death

Mummy

Body that has been embalmed and wrapped in linen

Pyramid

Huge stone structure built to serve as an ancient tomb
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Tribute

Payment made by one to another to show obedience or respect
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Nile River

The river that Egyptians had to rely on to survive

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King Tut

Pharaoh at age 10, restored the old religion, buried with many treasures
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Ramses ĪĪ

Known for building projects, reigned 66 years, had over 90 kids
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Hatshepsut

Female pharaoh that increased trade, she took place after her husband died
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Shadoof

Bucket attached to a pole, used to lift buckets of water from a river

Akhenaton

Devoted to religion, said only one God should be worshiped
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Savannas

Grassy plains

Sahara Desert

Largest desert in the world, located in Northern Africa
Photo by Rich Holman

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