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Nile River Valley
Vocabulary Quiz #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hieroglyphics | system of writing made up of thousands of pictures symbols developed by the ancient Egyptians. |
| papyrus | reed plant of the Nile Valley, used to make a form of paper |
| cataract | steep rapids formed by cliffs and boulders in a river |
| delta | area of fertile soil at the mouth of the river |
| Nile River | largest river in the world that flows south to north |
| civilization | complex society with cities, organized government, art, religion, class divisions, and a writing system |
| scribe | Record keeper |