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The Nile River
How was the Nile important to the relationship between Egypt and Kush
The Nile river supported permanent settlements and aided in trade
Name at least one way Egypt and Nubia were similar
both regions had an upper and lower area
Name at least one way Egypt and Nubia were different
The climate was better for farming in Nubia than in Egypt
What was the most significant achievement of Piankhi’s rule?
He united Egypt and Kush
Why did the people of Meroë learn to smelt iron?
Iron weapons were important to their safety
What is Nubia?
a region of Africa that covers parts of Egypt and Sudan
What is Kush?
a powerful ancient kingdom of Nubia
An ancient African state
part of the region of Nubia
Who was Piankhi (pronounced PYANG KEE)
A king who lived in Kush who had conquered Egypt
What is Moroë and where is it located?
a wealthy city in Kush. It was the capital of Kush and a center of trade
What does smelting mean?
The heating of rock containing iron causing the iron to separate from other minerals
When someone goes through conversion, what are they dong?
adopting a new religion
What are some things we notice when meeting someone from a different culture?
Language, styles, traditions, food, religions, etc