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The Civilizations of Nubia and the PhoeniciansDirections: Use the primary sources to answer the questions that follow.

1. Based on the image, which shows ruins found in the ancient Nubian Capital, Meroe, what can you conclude about the relationship between the Nubians and Egyptians? Why do you feel this way?

2. Based on the map, what types of goods do you think the Egyptians could have gotten from the Nubians? Why?

3. Based on the map above, what trade do you think that Phoenicians would have and why? Do you think that the Phoenicians will have contact with many other civilizations? Why or why not?

4. Using the chart to the left, write you name using the Phoenician Alphabet.

5. The chart shows that the Greek alphabet is an adaptation of the Phoenician, the Latin alphabet is an adaptation of the Greek, and the Modern English alphabet is an adaptation of Latin. Explain what this tells you about the contacts the Phoenicians had, and why they may have had these contacts.

Part 2: Writing Activity:

Using the documents to support your answer, write an extended response in which you answer the following question:

Many of the major ancient civilizations could not have survived in isolation, due to their geography. Civilizations such as the Nubians and Phoenicians were major trading civilizations in the ancient world. Discuss how the geographical location of Nubia and the Phoenicians allowed them to be so successful as traders. Explain how archeologists know that they traded both far and wide.

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