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5.1 The Nile River
Term | Definition |
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cataracts | steep cliffs and large boulders form dangerous fast moving water |
delta | where the Nile splits into many branches of fertile marshland |
dynasty | a royal family of rulers where power is passed from one generation to the next |
hieroglyphics | Egyptian picture symbols used to create a complex writing system |
papyrus | Egyptian paper made from the reeds in the Nile |
Lifeblood of Egypt | water for growing crops, drinking, bathing; for transportation; for security |
Increased farming and trade = | organized government |
Nile's yearly flooding = | successful farming |