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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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