1. Social Studies Chapter 6 Lesson 2

2. Nubia  Nubia was found south of Egypt. Today this land is called Sudan.

3. Weather  The weather in Nubia was harsh (not good). In the summer, it was over 100 degrees. In the winter, it was freezing.

4. People in Nubia  People in Nubia were talented. They raised cattle and grew crops.  They were known for being good warriors.

5. People in Nubia  They buried their dead in pyramids, just like the Egyptians.

6.  The land for farming was not as good as Egypt. They did not have a surplus of food, and had to keep hunting.  They liked to trade with Egyptians.

7. The end of Nubia  Egypt conquered (took over) Lower Nubia in around 2000BC.

8. Homework  No Social Studies homework tonight

9. Classwork (212-213)  #1) What did people of Nubia do to their dead?  #2) Why did Nubian farmers have to hunt for food?  #3) What kinds of things were found in Nubian burial sites?  #4) Did Nubia get along with Egypt?  #5) What river did Nubia and Egypt share?