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chapter 15
north africa
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |