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Development of Hieroglyphic Writing Word Scramble

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About This Challenge

In the development of hieroglyphic writing, understanding key vocabulary terms is essential. One fun way to improve your knowledge is through a word scramble game.

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms
  • No time limit, but limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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hieroglyphs
Ancient Egyptian writing system using pictorial symbols
scribe
A person trained to write hieroglyphic texts
cartouche
An oval shape that surrounds the name of a king or queen in hieroglyphic writing
rosetta stone
A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and demotic script that was key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs
papyrus
A material made from reeds used for writing hieroglyphs
decipher
To decode or interpret the meaning of hieroglyphic symbols
glyphs
Individual symbols or characters in hieroglyphic writing
hieroglyphic alphabet
A set of symbols representing sounds or letters in the hieroglyphic system
stela
An upright stone slab or pillar with inscriptions in hieroglyphic writing
inscription
Writing or carvings on a surface, often in hieroglyphic form

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