Nubian Kingdom - Kushite Empire (Egyptian History) | Ancient History for Kids | 5th Grade Social Studies

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What will your fifth grader take away from learning ancient history? Lots! Learning about ancient history will help your child realize how the world has changed. It will also help your learner understand how the events of the past can be used to predict the future. Learn from the great achievements of previous history makers to avoid committing the same horrific mistakes. Grab a copy today!

Sujets

• Twenty-fifth dynasty of Egypt

Informations

• Publié par: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Date de parution: 01 décembre 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781541924079
• Langue: English

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NUBIAN KINGDOM
Kushite Empire (EGYPTIAN HISTORY)
ANCIENT HISTORY FOR KIDS
5 TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES



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I n this book, we’re going to talk about the Nubian Kingdom. So, let’s get right to it!










THE ANCIENT KINGDOM OF KUSH
T he Kingdom of Kush, also called Nubia, was one of the first civilizations that formed in the valley of the Nile River in the northeastern section of Africa. The kingdom was south of the Egyptian civilization and was constructed at the foot of the mountains, the source of the River Nile. It was established around 2000 BC.


















A s the kingdom grew, it eventually controlled vast sections of land in what is now the country of Sudan. Their leaders also took over the rule of the powerful Egyptian Empire for over a century.




M uch of what historians know about the kingdom of Kush comes from writing sources in other countries. Although they did have a form of writing of their own, not too many artifacts survive. The writing that is available for archaeologists and historians to study hasn’t been decoded to the level where it’s understandable.








T he written sources from Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome indicate that the Kush Kingdom existed before the civilization of Egypt. The Kush Empire extended from the