1. Egyptian Achievements 4.4
Key Terms
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2. Hieroglyphics
Definition: The ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols.
Sentence: Egyptian hieroglyphics were one of the world’s writing systems.

3. Papyrus
Definition : A long lasting paper, paper like material made from reeds that the ancient Egyptians used to write on.
Sentence: The Egyptians made papyrus by pressing layers of reeds together and pounding them into sheets.

4. Rosetta Stone
Definition: A huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and a later form of Egyptian that allowed historians to understand Egyptian writing.
Sentence: In addition to the hieroglyphics, the Rosetta Stone had text in Greek and later formed of Egyptian.

5. Sphinxes
Definition: An imaginary creature with a human head and the body of a lion that was often shown on Egyptian statues.
Sentence: Rows of stone sphinxes-imaginary creatures with the body of a lion and the head of other animals or humans- lined the path leading to the entrance.

6. Definition: A tall, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egypt.
Obelisk
Definition: A tall, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egypt.
Sentence: On either side of the gate might stand an obelisk, a tall, pointed, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top.

7. King Tutankhamen or King Tut
Definition: Egyptian pharaoh, he died while still a young king. The discovery of his tomb in 1922 has taught archaeologists much about Egyptian culture.
Sentence: King Tut's treasures have taught us much about Egyptian burial and beliefs.