History
There were many historical events happening in ancient Nubia. Starting when Nubia was called ancient Kush. In neolithic era Nubians were beggening to make pottery and art around 4200 BC. Moving up in the world Nubia began to trade with Egypt around 3000 BC. Kerma became the capitol of the Kushite empire in 2000 BC. In the time of the new kingdom Nubian kings Conquered Egypt. The great city of Meroe later began to trade with Rome and Greece by sea in 200 BC. In 500 AD Nubians began to convert to Christianity. Soon in 1000 BC Nubians were introduce to the great religion of Islam. So over time you can really see Nubia grow from nomadic tribes, to the kingdom of Kush, to Nubia, and later to the country of Sudan.
THe Comming of Islam
The coming of Islam was an a major historical event and a religous event. The religion of Islam changed the nature of the Nubian people. The religion also caused a split of the country into north and south. The spread of Islam in Nubia began to spread shortly after the death of the prophet Muhammad. They called the followers of Islam muslims ("those who submit to god's will"). The spread of this new religion was wide spread turning the old Nubians into a all new people.