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civilization
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a culture that has reached a high level of development
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city-state
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a city and the land around it
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polytheism
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the worship of many gods and goddesses
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theocracy
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rule by an individual who is both the religion leader and the king
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cuneiform
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writing made up of wedge-shaped markings on clay tablets
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empire
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group of states under one ruler
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delta
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fan-shaped fertile area near the mouth of a river
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pharaoh
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great ruler of ancient Egypt
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hieroglyphics
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form of picture writing
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pyramid
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tomb of pharaohs
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papyrus
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plant from which a form of paper is made
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