CIVILIZATION
EGYPTIAN
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Question
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Egyptians invented a material very similar to paper. This material is called ____ and was made from a reed that grew along the Nile. (pg. 116)
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platypus
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platinum
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papermills
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papyrus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The word papyrus refers both to the writing support invented by the ancient Egyptians (35.9. 19a–e), and the plant from which they made this material.
Detailed explanation-2: -Papyrus is a tall plant having thick stem which generally grows in water. It was used in ancient Egypt to make paper.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Egyptian civilization was the first to make paper from Papyrus. The Papyrus material was a thick paper which was used to write on during ancient times. Previously, these plants grew abundantly across the Nile Delta. The papyrus was also used to make hats, reed mats, etc.
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