Nile River Valley

Nile River Valley

common vocabulary terms

delta

​A triangular shaped area at the northern end of the Nile River Valley known for its rich soil.

pharaoh

​A title given to the leader of the anicent Egyptians.

hieroglyphics

​The Egyptian writing system in which picture symbols represent sounds.

cataract

​a waterfall on the Nile River

imports

goods brought in from other regions

exports

goods sent to other regions for trade

dynasty

a series of rulers from the same family

nobles

people who come from families of high ranking social classes