Numidia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Numidia?Northwest Africa, encompassing modern-day northern Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya
2. How big is Numidia?Expanded significantly under Masinissa, reaching the Atlantic Ocean to the west
3. What language do people speak in Numidia?Punic (written), Numidian (spoken)
4. What is the capital (unified)?Cirta
5. Who were the two early kings of Numidia and what happened to them?The east had the Massylii kingdom led by Masinissa, and the west had the Masaesyli kingdom led by Syphax. Masinissa defeated Syphax and united the two parts into one kingdom.
6. Why were Numidian horses famous?Numidian horses were small, quick, and strong, making their cavalry light and very fast. Their riders were great at quick attacks and were often hired as helpers by other armies.

Phoenician/Punic: The language and culture of the Phoenicians and their descendants in Carthage.
Metropolis: A large, important city, often the main center of a region or country.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.