The Lifeline of the Nile Flashcards
1
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Egypt
A
An ancient kingdom and present-day country in northeastern Africa.
2
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Nile River Valley
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The area of land surrounding the Nile River.
3
Q
Nile River
A
The longest river in the world, it flows from East Africa to Egypt.
4
Q
Lower Egypt
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The region of Egypt that surrounds the Nile Delta.
5
Q
Upper Egypt
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The region south of the Nile Delta.
6
Q
Memphis
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A city on the Nile in Egypt.
7
Q
Delta
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A triangular-shaped area at the mouth of some rivers.
8
Q
Silt
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A mixture of soil and small rock. (fertile soil)
9
Q
Papyrus
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A plant whose stems are used to make a kind of paper.
10
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Cataract
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A waterfall.
