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Egypt Test

TermDefinition
archaeology The study of human history and prehistory through the analysis of places, ancient texts, artifacts, and ecofacts
archaeologist a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
artifact An object made by a human being that has historical or cultural interest
civilization Defining characteristics of a civilization: System of specialization System of learning System of religion System of government Other Important characteristics: Systems of trade Public works of art, architecture, road systems, etc Technology
domestication the practice of teaching or controlling a plant or animal in a way that it benefits humans
specialization the practice of learning specific skills in order to do a specific job that is different from the jobs that other people may have
surplus an amount of something that is more than is necessary or needed
trade the practice of giving an item with the expectation of receiving an item of equal value
nomad/nomadic a lifestyle of moving from place to place, rather than settling in one permanent location
cataract a dangerous waterfall or area rapidly moving water in the middle of river
delta swampy marshland formed when a river splits into many streams before emptying into an ocean
desert a place that receives less than 10 inches of rainfall per year
Lower Egypt part of Egypt that resides on the delta
mountain a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill
natural buffer a geographical feature that protects people in an area from invasion.
papyrus plant ancient Egyptians wrote on
primary source place where a river gets its water from
river a natural stream of water of usually considerable volume
river branch
river source
sea
secondary source
silt
Upper Egypt
valley
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