1. Nubia and Egypt Egyptians called Nubia Ta Sety, or “land of the bow.” They valued the region’s mineral resources and traded with Lower Nubia. Upper Nubian kingdoms ruled by Kushites rivaled Egypt for control of these resources. 1 of 4 Ancient Egpyt and Nubia Section 5: The Cultures of Nubia Color Transparency - Africa: Political Mapmaster: The Kingdoms of Nubia: Resources The Kerma Culture The kingdom of Kerma was noted for its artisans and gained great wealth by controlling trade between Egypt and Central Africa. The Egyptians later ruled Nubia, and the two cultures influenced each other.

2. Napata and Meroë From their capital at Napata, the Kushites began to take Egyptian lands in the late 700s B.C. They ruled all of Egypt for a short time before retreating and moving their capital farther south to Meroë. The iron ore deposits nearby allowed them to make iron weapons, which they used to control trade routes and gain wealth. 2 of 4 Ancient Egypt and Nubia Section 5: The Cultures of Nubia Section Reading Support Transparency ExamView QuickTake Presenter Chapter Test

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