144 Early World Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 8 | Approaching the Great Pyramid
Core Vocabulary
afterlife, n. A life believed to begin after death
Example: Many peoples and cultures believe in an afterlife.
Variation(s): none
architect, n. Someone who designs buildings
Example: My mother is the architect who designed the shopping mall.
Variation(s): architects
journey, n. A trip
Example: Their journey from home to their grandparents’ house took
eight hours.
Variation(s): journeys
pyramid, n. A structure or shape with triangular sides
Example: The family saw the Great Pyramid while on vacation in Egypt.
Variation(s): pyramids
treasure, n. Something valuable or precious like gold or jewels
Example: The pirates found treasure on the ship.
Variation(s): treasures