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Ch. 15 Sect. 3 Vocab
Southwest Asia & North Africa Geography & History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| floodplain | the low-lying land next to rivers; formed by sediment left by flooding |
| hydroelectric power | a source of energy that uses flowing water to produce electricity |
| hieroglyphics | an ancient system of writing that uses pictures and symbols |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| pyramid | a stone monument built as a tomb in ancient egypt |
| pharaoh | a king in ancient Egypt |
| deity | a god or goddess |
| papyrus | a paper-like material invented in ancient Egypt |
| tomb | a burial place |
| sarcophagus | a coffin |