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cataract
a large waterfall
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delta
a landform of sediment where a river flows to an ocean.
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fertile
able to produce crops
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linen
a fabric from fibers and plant flax
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irrigation
supplying water to dry land
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quarried
obtaining stone by cutting and digging
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scribes
people who are trained to write
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hieroglyphs
pictures and written symbols
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papyrus
a paper that comes from reed
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embalm
prevent decay of a dead body
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mummy
a dead body preserved
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artisans
a skilled craftsperson
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polythiesm
belief in many gods
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dynasty
series of rulers from the same family
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succession
the order of leadership
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pharaoh
a ruler of ancient egypt
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monuments
a structure built to honor a person
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obelisk
a tall four sided pillar
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incense
a pleasent smell when burned
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empire
a group of states controlled by one ruler