The Land Called Nubia
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The Land Called Nubia
The Land Called NubiaDo NowTake out your vocabulary and Venn-Diagrams
Think about times in your life when you were influenced by other cultural groups. How did your experiences change how you view the world? Did what you learn lead to a lasting change?
Egypt Nubia
EgyptWide plains on both sides of the river
NubiaHigh cliffs rise straight up along the banks of the Nile
EgyptRiver is smooth as it flows downstream
NubiaIn the south, large granite boulders block portions of the river, causing rapids or waterfalls
Nile River Comparison
Egypt: Smooth sailing Nubia: Cataracts!! Ahhhh!! EgyptMost worked as farmers and stayed in one place
NubiaMost worked as pastoral cattle herders
NubiaThey traded many valuable goods, such as cattle, copper, gold, granite, iron tools and weapons, and clay
BothIntense heat and dry areas
BothNile is the main source of water, and most live along the river
BothThey adopted some of the same ideas and customs, such as political, cultural, and commercial relationships
BothUsed clay to craft potteryThey traded with each other
Egyptian Pottery
Nubian Pottery
More Nubian Pottery
Nile Map with CataractsEgypt and Sudan TodaySudan
Nubias ResourcesResourceUsed ForCattlePastoral FarmingCopperTools and weaponsGoldJewelryGraniteConstructionIronTools and weaponsClayPotteryWrap UpComplete page 47 of your Homework and Practice Book
What are some of the similarities and differences between Egypt and Nubia?