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The Black Pharaohs
Directions: Based on your reading, answer the following questions. Answer on a separate sheet of paper.
- According to the article, why did the Nubian kings conquer Egypt?
- Who were the Black Pharaohs?
- What is the name of the first Nubian pharaoh?
- Why are the remains of this civilization threatened?
- What were the beliefs of the archeologists who studied Nubian society?
- How did the Egyptians ensure the Nubians remained peaceful under their rule?
- Who took over after Piye died?
- Why is Shabaka remembered?
- What did Taharqa do with his extra funds?
- Who defeated Taharqa and captured the city of Memphis?