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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| economy | a trade system; involves money, natural resources, and taxes. |
| The Nile Delta | fertile flatland near the Nile. |
| Rosetta Stone | a stone with writing which helped archeologists understand hieroglyphics. |
| overflow | water rises above sea level; flooded. |
| cataracts | steep rapids in the Nile. |
| expedition | a journey with a specific purpose. |
| scroll | a piece of papyrus with writing on it, rolled up. |
| slavery | forced labor without pay. |
| Upper Egypt | the kingdom of the south region. |
| unification | the joining of 2 or more parts into one. |
| Valley of the Kings | place where pharaohs were buried. |
| Lower Egypt | the kingdom in the north region. |
| Mediterranean Sea | the sea where the Nile empties or flows into. |
| Red Sea | sea along the eastern coast of Egypt. |
| papyrus | plant used for making paper; type of paper. |
| Pharaohs | kings of Egypt. |