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The Meroë Period: Ironworking, Meroitic Script, and Kandakes
Investigate the city of Meroë, its iron smelting technology, distinct pyramids, written script, and the political leadership of queen mothers (Kandakes).
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Ancient Egypt, Kush, and North Africa
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Analyze the geography of the Nile River, dynastic political structures, religion, and the cross-cultural relations between Egypt and Nubia/Kush.
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SS.6-8.EWC.17Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeAnalyze the impact of technological developments on events, peoples, and cultures in the ancient world.
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