| A | B |
|---|
| Nubia | ancient region in Nile River Valley |
| cataracts | rock-filled rapids |
| delta | plain at the mouth of a river |
| silt | fine soil found on river bottoms |
| dynasty | rulers from the same family |
| pharaoh | title for kings of Egypt |
| absolute power | complete control over their people |
| regent | rules for a child until child is old enough to rule |
| afterlife | life after death |
| mummy | preserved body of a dead person |
| pyramid | huge building with 4 triangle-shaped sides |
| Great Pyramid | largest pyramid, built in city of Giza |
