1. Egypt
Review

2. abundant a – bun – dant (adjective)
Kid friendly definition – plentiful; more than enough
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The forest had …

3. artifacts ar –ti – facts (noun)
Kid friendly definition – human made objects, especially tools or weapons
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Scientists study …

4. decrees de – crees (noun)
Kid friendly definition –an official order or law
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The king sent out a …

5. eternity e – ter – ni – ty (noun)
Kid friendly definition – the endless period after death
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The song told of …

6. immortal im – mor – tal (adjective)
Kid friendly definition – living forever; never dying
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- Humans have an …

7. receded re – ced – ed (verb) Kid friendly definition – moved back
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- The old man’s hairline had…

8. reigned reign – ed (verb) Kid friendly definition – ruled
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Queen Elizabeth has ….

9. More Words to Know
Many English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots. If you recognize the meaning of a word’s root, you can often figure out its meaning. For example, the word thermometer comes from the Greek root therm, meaning “heat.” The word thermometer is an instrument for measuring temperature.

10. pharaoh
A title of an ancient Egyptian king

11. hieroglyphics
A form of writing using picture symbols.

12. papyrus
A water plant used as a material to write on.

13. pyramid
Structure with four sloping triangular sides used as a tomb.

14. sarcophagus
A stone coffin.

15. decipher
To determine the meaning of.

16. Comprehension Skill
Graphic sources such as maps, charts, diagrams, pictures, and schedules give information visually.

17. Look Back and Write
How long did Egypt exist under the thirty-one dynasties? Why is the length of time important? Look on page 304 for help, and review the sections that describe different dynasties. As you write your answer, provide evidence from the selection.