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An Expedition to Egypt Vocabulary

artisan = one trained in a specific skill or craft

Egyptian = a native or inhabitant of Egypt

flax = a plant that blooms, often used for its fiber and seeds

Nile River = the world's longest river, found in Africa

pharaoh = a ruler of ancient Egypt

scribe = a highly valued member of Egyptian society who was educated and could read and write

sheath = a close-fitting dress

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