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
A group of travelers jouneying together for safety.
Caravan
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
Which was farther south, Ancient Egypt or Ancient Kush?
Ancient Kush
Was Kush an empire? Why?
Yes, because the conquered Egypt at least twice.
The spread of beliefs and social activities from one culture to another.
Cultural Diffusion
This person was one of the most famous leaders of Kush and was responsible for helping Kush conquer Egypt.
King 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
Which country is in the Kush location today?
Sudan
Kush adopted this clothing style from Ancient Egypt.
Loose fitting flowing gowns
Kush's warriors were famous for their strong skill with this weapon.
Bow, Bow and Arrow
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
Which body of water was located on the eastern border of Kush, and was a valuable trade route?
The Red Sea
Kush adopted this grooming fashion from Ancient Egypt.
Wearing make-up and/or using tweezers and razors.
Kush learned how to smelt iron from iron deposits and make iron tools after battling which rival?
The Assyrians
This person was one of the most famous leaders of Kush and was responsible for helping Kush become a kingdom early on.
Alara
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
These obstacles made it nearly impossible to navigate parts of the river. They also acted as natural barriers for Ancient Kush.
The cataracts of the Nile. (Bonus 100: How many of them were in Kush?)
Kush was unique in that the civilization allowed and encouraged these people to be rulers.
Women
Kushites built these structures at burial locations, unlike the Egyptians theirs were steeper and smaller.
Pyramids
The title for the female warrior queens.
Kandakes or Candaces.
Give two areas outside of Nubia that Ancient Kush traded with.
Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, China, Interior Africa, The Middle East