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13 Cards in this Set
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access
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a means of entering; the right to enter or use.
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afterlife
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according to some beliefs, the life that follows death.
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cataract
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steep rapids in a river; a very large waterfall.
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delta
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a triangle-shaped deposit of soil near the mouth of a river.
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delta
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a triangle-shaped deposit of soil near the mouth of a river.
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dynasty
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a series of rulers from the same family.
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embalm
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to prevent the decay of a dead body by treating it with preservations.
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hieroglypics
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the ancient Egyptian writing system stand for words or sounds.
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mummy
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a dead body embalmed in the manner of the ancient Egyptians.
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obelisk
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a tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers to a point like a pyramid.
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papyrus
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a long, thin reed; also the paper-like materisl made by Eguptians from the reed's pith.
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pharaoh
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the ruler of anient Egypt.
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tribute
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a gift or payment to show respect or admiration.
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