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?