Glossary

RULERS

AFTERLIFE-according to some beliefs,the life that follows death

CATARACT-steep rapids in a river; large waterfall

DELTA-a triangle-shaped deposit of soil near the mouth of a river

DYNASTY-a series of rulers from the same family

EMBALM-to prevent the decay of a dead body by treating it with preservatives.

HEIROGLYPHICS-the ancient Egyptian writing system which pictorial symbols stand for sounds

KA-the spirit that lives in the afterlife

MUMMY-a dead body embalmed in the manner of the ancient Egyptians.

OBELISK-a tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers to a point like a pyramid

PAPYRUS-a long,thin reed; also,the paperlike writing material made by Egyptians from the reeds pith

PHAROAH-a ruler of ancient Egypt

TRIBUTE-a gift or payment to show respect or admiration

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