Chapter 3.5 Study Guide Flashcards
The Cultures of Nubia
1
Q
Egypt valued Nubia for its rich mineral resources, such as _____, _______,& ____ _____
A
Gold, copper and iron ore
2
Q
What was Karma known for?
A
Pottery and Artisans
3
Q
Kerma controlled _______ between Central Africa and Egypt
A
Trade
4
Q
Where is Kerma?
A
Near the 3rd Cataract
5
Q
Where is Napata?
A
South of Kerma and near the 3rd-4th Cataract
6
Q
In the late _______ Egypt was weak and divided
A
700’s B.C.
7
Q
Did Giza or Napata have more pyramids?
A
Napata
8
Q
Napata’s kings admired Egyptian ___________
A
Culture
9
Q
About around ____________B.C., Napatan kings were forced back to Nubia?
A
660
10
Q
Where is Meroe ?
A
Between the 5 and 6 Nile Cataract
11
Q
Meroe created their own system of_______ writing
A
Hieroglyphic
12
Q
Meroe weakened in ________ A.D.
A
2,000
13
Q
What was Meroe known for
A
Trade
