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the nile river
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cataracts | steep cliffs and large boulders from 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 |
| niles yearly flooding | successful farming |