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Ch. 15 Sect. 3 Vocab
Southwest Asia & North Africa Geography & History
Term | Definition |
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floodplain | the low-lying land next to rivers; formed by sediment left by flooding |
hydroelectric power | a source of energy that uses flowing water to produce electricity |
hieroglyphics | an ancient system of writing that uses pictures and symbols |
dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
pyramid | a stone monument built as a tomb in ancient egypt |
pharaoh | a king in ancient Egypt |
deity | a god or goddess |
papyrus | a paper-like material invented in ancient Egypt |
tomb | a burial place |
sarcophagus | a coffin |