2. Egypt Vs. Nubia “The Battle for the Nile” Chapter 6

3. What is a rivalry? Appears when two or more countries, companies, or people compete over the same thing.

4. What are some Sports Rivalries? Yankees vs. Red Sox USC vs. UCLA Lakers vs. Clippers Chargers vs. Raiders Dodgers vs. Giants Angels vs. Athletics Angels vs. Dodgers

5. Rivalries can occur between friends or siblings.

6. The Conflict Started because of the rivalry between Egypt and Nubia. Shared the same border Nubia was located to the South of Egypt. Competed over the resources of the area. Nubia had more farmlands Nubia had more farmlands Egypt controlled Nubia from 2000 B.C. -1000B.C.

7. Cultural Diffusion When two cultures share and borrow each others ideas. Same type of government Monarchy – King rules Art and architecture Worshipped some of the same gods Hieroglyphics

8. Rise of the Kush Kingdom (Nubia) 1650 B.C. Nubia gains independence from Egypt. Kush Kingdom located in Upper Nubia.

9. At the same time Egypt’s power declining at the end of the old kingdom, rival kings fight over power. Kush Ally with the Hyksos join sides against Egypt join sides against Egypt

10. Egypt goes to war with alliance Hyksos pushed out Egypt turns south and captures Kush and the city of Kerma Punish Kush for alliance Egypt claims much of Nubia build cities and temples build cities and temples rule for 550 years rule for 550 years encourage Nubians to become like Egyptians encourage Nubians to become like Egyptians

11. Another Rise of Nubia Conquered most of Egypt in 700 B.C. Established the city of Napata as a capital. Major Trade City for the Kush civilization. gold gold Salt Salt Spices Spices Elephants Elephants Rhino Horns Rhino Horns

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