| A | B |
|---|
| Nubia | a large African kingdom to the south of Egypt |
| Meroe | capital city of Nubia |
| Kush | a Nubian Kingdom freed from Egypt in 1650 B.C. |
| Napata | the capital of the African kingdom of Kush |
| Thutmose III | New Kingdom pharaoh who conquered Nubia and brought ancient Egypt to the height of its power |
| Kashata | King of Kush who conquered Upper Egypt |
| Piankhi | Son of Kashta; conquered the rest of Egypt |
| Amanirenas | first century B.C. Queen of Kush who led military expeditions and built monuments |
| independent | free |
