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chapter 15
north africa
Term | Definition |
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sarcophagus | coffin |
pyramid | a stone monument built as a tomb in ancient egypt |
hydroelectric power | a source of energy that uses flowing water to produce energy |
dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
hieroglyphics | an ancient system of writing that uses pictures and symbols |
tomb | a burial place |
pharaoh | a king in ancient Egypt |
deity | a god or godess |
papyrus | a paper-like material invented in ancient Egypt. |
floodplain | the low lying land next to rivers, formed by sediment left by flooding |