Question

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Explanation:

Identify the core question

The question asks to select all cities that served as capitals of Nubia from the given options: Thebes, Memphis, Kerma, and Napata.

Analyze the historical role of each city

• Thebes: A major city of ancient Egypt, serving as a capital during the Middle and New Kingdoms. It was not a capital of Nubia.
• Memphis: Another major capital of ancient Egypt, located near the mouth of the Nile Delta. It was not a capital of Nubia.
• Kerma: The capital of the early Kerma Culture (or Kingdom of Kerma) in Nubia, which flourished from around 2500 BCE to 1500 BCE. This is a correct choice.
• Napata: An important city-state of the Kingdom of Kush in Nubia, serving as its capital during the early Kushite period (including the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty of Egypt). This is a correct choice.

Select the correct options

Based on the historical analysis of Nile Valley Civilizations, the cities that served as capitals of Nubia are Kerma and Napata.

Answer:

• Thebes
• Memphis
• Kerma (Correct answer)
• Napata (Correct answer)