Geography
The Kingdom of Kush was located along this famous African river.
The Nile
The Ancient Kushites shared religion with what other ancient civilization?
The Ancient Egyptians
The Kushites moved their capital to Meroe to distance themselves from what other ancient civilization?
Ancient Egypt or Egypt
This was Kush's main product of trade with other nations. This is also what Nubia means.
Gold
DAILIY DOUBLE
Finish this song lyric...
"I know that I cant take no more, it ain't no liiieeeee"
"I wanna see you out that door, baby Bye, Bye, Byeeee"
Which was farther south, Ancient Egypt or Ancient Kush?
Ancient Kush
DAILY DOUBLE
Was Kush an empire? Why?
Yes, because the conquered Egypt at least twice.
This person was one of the most famous leaders of Kush and was responsible for helping Kush conquer Egypt.
Piye
Name at least 2 other products, besides gold, that Kush traded with other countries.
Ivory, Iron Ore, Timber, Lumber, Slaves, Incense, Feathers & Wild animal Hides
Name 1 of the Pharaohs we learned about from Lesson 8
Khufu, Sensuret, Hatshepsut, Ramses II
Which continent is Kush located on today?
Africa
Kush was unique in that the civilization allowed and encouraged these people to be rulers.
Women
This person was one of the most famous leaders of Kush during the Meroetic Period. She was responsible for helping Kush stay independent after Roman invasion.
Queen Amanirenas
This material was found in abundance around the city of Meroe. Kushites mastered it and it made them much more formidable.
Iron Ore, Iron
Kushites built these structures at burial locations, unlike the Egyptians theirs were steeper and smaller.
Pyramids
Which body of water was located on the eastern border of Kush, and was a valuable trade route?
The Red Sea
Kush adopted this clothing style from Ancient Egypt.
Loose fitting flowing gowns
The title for the female warrior queens.
Kandakes
Ancient Kush was also known by another name for its dealings with a certain precious medal. This comes from the Egyptian word for gold.
Nub, Nubia
DAILY DOUBLE
Kush learned how to smelt iron from iron deposits and make iron tools after battling which rival?
The Assyrians