cataract

a large waterfall

delta

a landform of sediment where a river flows to an ocean.

fertile

able to produce crops

linen

a fabric from fibers and plant flax

irrigation

supplying water to dry land

quarried

obtaining stone by cutting and digging

scribes

people who are trained to write

hieroglyphs

pictures and written symbols

papyrus

a paper that comes from reed

embalm

prevent decay of a dead body

mummy

a dead body preserved

artisans

a skilled craftsperson

polythiesm

belief in many gods

dynasty

series of rulers from the same family

succession

the order of leadership

pharaoh

a ruler of ancient egypt

monuments

a structure built to honor a person

obelisk

a tall four sided pillar

incense

a pleasent smell when burned

empire

a group of states controlled by one ruler