Unlocking ancient words
Welcome to our Glossary! If you're reading about pharaohs and find a word you don't know, this is the place to look it up. We've collected some important words from Ancient Egypt just for you. Let's learn together!
Pharaoh: Egypt's powerful rulers
A Pharaoh was the most powerful person in Ancient Egypt. They were like a king or queen, but people believed they were also a god on Earth! Pharaohs ruled over everything, from building pyramids to leading armies. They wore special crowns and clothing to show their royal power.
Empire: A land under one ruler
An empire is a very large area of land controlled by a single ruler or government. When a pharaoh conquered other lands and made them part of Egypt, it grew into a powerful empire. The Egyptian Empire was huge and included many different people and places.
Sarcophagus: A special coffin
A sarcophagus is a fancy stone coffin, often beautifully decorated. When pharaohs and important people in Ancient Egypt died, their mummified bodies were placed inside a sarcophagus to protect them for their journey to the afterlife. It was like a very grand sleeping box!
Hieroglyphs: Ancient Egyptian writing
Hieroglyphs were the pictures and symbols used for writing in Ancient Egypt. Instead of letters like we use today, they drew little pictures of birds, people, and objects to write messages, stories, and records. It's like writing with art!
Tyrant: A cruel ruler
A tyrant is a ruler who uses their power in a very mean or unfair way. They often don't care about their people's feelings and rule with fear. While many pharaohs were good leaders, sometimes ancient history tells us about rulers who acted like tyrants.
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We hope this glossary helps you understand the amazing world of the Coolest Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt even better! Don't stop learning, there's so much more to discover.
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