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Chapter 3-S.S.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| delta | a triangular shaped area of soil at the mouth of a river that looks like fingers spread out |
| silt | a mixture of soil and small rocks |
| papyrus | a valuable crop used to make paper |
| cataracts | waterfalls |
| unify | to unite, bring together, combine |
| pharaoh | a god-king |
| hieroglyphics | a form of writing developed by the Egyptians based on pictures, "sacred carvings" |
| pyramid | a large stone building that served as a house or tomb for the dead |
| mummy | preserved body wrapped in linen bandages |
| economy | the way that people use and manage resources |
| independent | free |