Ancient Africa - (Nubia) - Meroe

African Beginnings by James Haskins
A Brief Political and Geographic History of Africa by John Davenport
Wonders of the African World by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Discussion:
Meroe - an "island" city
Why Egypt could not conquer Meroe
Meroe's written language - still undeciphered

Activity:
Locate Meroe on a map
Picture study: Meroe's pyramids, statues, temples, city plan

Ancient Africa - (Nubia) - Kush

African Beginnings by James Haskins
A Brief Political and Geographic History of Africa by John Davenport
Wonders of the African World by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Discussion:
Egypt's New Kingdom collapses; Kush founded
Kush grows stronger, takes over Egypt
Assyria defeats Kush

Activity:
Recreate the story with Playmobil figures

Ancient Africa - Nubia vs. Egypt

African Beginnings by James Haskins
A Brief Political and Geographic History of Africa by John Davenport
Wonders of the African World by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Discussion:
Review of Egypt: basic culture, government, geography, history
Egypt vs. Nubia
-differences in culture, religion
-why they fought each other

Activity:
Picture Study: scenes from King Tut's tomb
Recreate the ongoing wars between Nubia and Egypt with Playmobil figures

Ancient Africa - Nubia - Geography and Culture

African Beginnings by James Haskins
A Brief Political and Geographic History of Africa by John Davenport
Wonders of the African World by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Discussion:
nub: gold
Riches: ivory, incense, ostrich feathers, slaves
Divine kingship

Activity:
Locate Nubia on a map