Ancient Egypt and Middle East Geography Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms and definitions related to the physical geography and civilizations of ancient Egypt, Kush, and Canaan.

Aspect

One part of something.

Canaan

A land northeast of Egypt.

Diverse

Having a great deal of variety.

Egypt

A nation in northeast Africa.

Factors

Something that influences or causes a result.

Jordan River

A river in southwestern Asia.

Kush

A society along the Nile River.

Mediterranean Sea

A body of water north of Africa.

Nile River

The longest river in the world.

Physical geography

The natural features on the surface of Earth.

Topography

The shape and elevation of surface features.

Vegetation

The plants of a place or region.