History Terms
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kelseyez86 on January 19, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 delta | a triangular region formed at the mouth of a river by deposits |
| cataracts | rocky stretches in a river marked by rapid currents or waterfalls |
| pharaoh | ruler of ancient egypt |
| theocracy | a government ruled by religious leaders |
| bureaucracy | a highly structured organization or government that is controlled by officials |
| obelisks | tall, thin pillars with pyramid shaped tops |
| mummification | the process of preserving a body with chemicals after death |
| papyrus | a paper-like material from the papyrus plant made by ancient Egyptians |
| rosetta stone | a granite stone found in 1799 that gave the first clue to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics |
| vizier | the most powerful official in egypt |
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