Chapter 5 Sections 1 and 2Kush and Egypt.pptVIP

Chapter 5 Sections 1 and 2 Kush and Egypt Geography and Early Kush A group of people settled in a region we now call Nubia. These Africans established the first large kingdom in the interior of Africa. Development of Kushite civilization was greatly influenced by the geography of Nubia. The Land of Nubia In ancient times it was fertile farmland. Today it is mostly desert. Nubia was rich in valuable minerals such as gold, copper, and stone. These natural resources contributed to the region’s wealth. Map of Kush Early Civilization