A triangle-shaped deposit of soil near the mouth of river.

Steep rapids in a river; a very large waterfall.

A family or group that rules for several generations.

A symbol used in hieroglyphics, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E.

A tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers to a point like a pyramid.

A long, thin reed; also, the paper-like writing material made by Egyptians from the reed's pith.

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Vocab list #6

Term	Definition
Delta	A triangle-shaped deposit of soil near the mouth of river.
Cataract	Steep rapids in a river; a very large waterfall.
Dynasty	A family or group that rules for several generations.
Hieroglyph	A symbol used in hieroglyphics, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E.
Pharaoh	A ruler of ancient Egypt .
Obelisk	A tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers to a point like a pyramid.
Noble	Of high birth or rank.
Papyrus	A long, thin reed; also, the paper-like writing material made by Egyptians from the reed's pith.