Nubia
The Nubians of Kerma grew rich primarily by farming and
making jewelry.
How did the land around the Nile in the Kushite kingdom differ from the land around the Nile farther north in Egypt?
It was fertile all year.
Why did Kush’s leaders choose to locate Meroë where they did?
It was close to large deposits of iron ore and a supply of trees
Which is the main feature of Nubia’s geography?
Grassy plains
What were the earliest people of Nubia known for?
great skill with bow and arrow
How did the kingdom of Kush end?
The armies of Axum invaded Kush.
What skill did the Nubians have that the Egyptians found important?
using the bow and arrow
Why did the Nubians adopt many of the beliefs and customs of Egyptian culture?
Egypt conquered Kerma and ruled it for 700 years.
What were the Kushites the first Africans to do?
make iron weapons and tools
Where was Nubia located in relation to Egypt?
to the south
4. The Kushites and ancient Egyptians shared the belief that
their kings were chosen by the gods.
How did Kushite and Egyptian pyramids differ?
Kushite pyramids were smaller and had more steeply sloped sides.
How did the independent kingdom of Kush form?
The Nubians broke away from Egyptian rule and formed Kush.
What began the period of Kushite rule over Egypt?
King Kashta captured Upper Egypt
Which statement explains how Napata brought wealth to the traders and kings of Kush?
Napata was located along the Nile River where trade caravans crossed.