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King Tut
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5th Grade
04/29/2015

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Regime
Definition
the period during which a particular government or ruling system is in power.
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Polytheistic
Definition
pertaining to, characterized by, or adhering to polytheism, the doctrine that there is more than one god or many gods:
Science thrived in the polytheistic culture of ancient Greece.
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Hieroglyphic
Definition
hieroglyphics, handwriting, figures, characters, code, etc., difficult to decipher:
the confusing hieroglyphics of advanced mathematics.
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Sarcophagus
Definition
a stone coffin, especially one bearing sculpture, inscriptions, etc., often displayed as a monument.
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Enigmatic
Definition
resembling an enigma, or a puzzling occurrence, situation, statement, person, etc.; perplexing; mysterious: She has a perpetually enigmatic expression on her face.
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Promulgated
Definition
to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).
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Dynasty
Definition
a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group.
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CT Scan
Definition
an x-ray image obtained by examination with a CAT scanner.
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Mummification
Definition
to make (a dead body) into a mummy, as by embalming and drying.
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Archeologist
Definition
a specialist in archaeology, the scientific study of prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, etc.
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Embalming
Definition
to treat (a dead body) so as to preserve it, as with chemicals, drugs, or balsams.
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Reign
Definition
the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.
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