6.+Egypt+Under+Foreign+Rule

=6. Egypt under Foreign Rule=

__Introduction:__

There were kingdoms of importance other than the Egyptians during ancient times. You will now explore the history and culture of an ancient African kingdom that existed south of Egypt. It even ruled Egypt for a time! Have fun learning about Kush, an early kingdom in black Africa.

__Directions:__

You will take on various roles to seek information to answer the question on ancient Kush. Place information that will help answer the following questions in Noodles Note cards. Share your note cards with me. Mrs. Peckham will instruct on how to use the Note cards and save your site information. The four roles are described below:

Geographer:

Your role will be to **describe the location of ancient Kush** and show where it was located on maps of Egypt and/or Africa.

Archaeologist:

You are to **describe the culture of the ancient Kushite people**, including descriptions and pictures of artifacts that may help.

Historian:

You will **describe important changes, such as leaders and centers of powe**r, which took place during the history of this ancient kingdom. You may find it helpful to make time lines for this kingdom.

Theologian:

You are to t**race the changes that took place in religious beliefs**, including burial practices that took place in this culture. Time-lines may be constructed to show the sequence and duration of religious practices and beliefs.

Web sites: The information below indicates which sites might be best for each role.

Ancient Nubia - This site should be useful for all four roles. (if this link soes not work, do a Google search on Mr. Donn ancient Nubia)  []

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Civilizations in Africa: Kush - all roles [] [] []

The Kingdom of Kush - Merotic Period - archaeologist, historian [|http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~rauhn/ancient_africa.htm]

Religion of Ancient Kush []

__**Databases: Use Facts on File to find at least one more fact** not found in your textbook on this topic.__
__Process and product:__

To accomplish the previously mentioned tasks and complete the assignment, here are the steps you should follow:

1. Click on each of the web sites.

2. Look for any information or graphics that will help you.

3. Take notes on the appropriate information from each site. Do this in Noodles Note cards.

4. Print out any visual aids (maps, pictures, etc). that you feel will help with your research.