Def 1
Ebony
A type of dark, heavy wood, or Color
Trade Network
A system of people in different lands who trade goods back and forth.
Where was the ancient civilization of Kush located?
A) Along the Tigris River
B) Near the Yellow River
C) South of Egypt along the Nile River
D) East of the Mediterranean Sea
C) South of Egypt along the Nile River
Who was Queen Shanakhdakheto?
A) The first female ruler of Kush
B) An Egyptian queen who ruled Kush as a colony
C) A famous Kushite artist and priestess
D) A military leader from Nubia
A) The first female ruler of Kush
Geography greatly influenced the development of Kushite society. Which of the following was not a benefit that geography provided for Kush?
A. fertile soil for farming
B. a port on the Red Sea
C. protection against invaders for many years
D. valuable gold, copper, and wood for trade
B. a port on the Red Sea
Ivory
A white material made from elephant tusks.
Merchants
or traders
How did Kush's relationship with Egypt primarily affect its culture?
A) Kush developed an entirely unique writing system.
B) Kush adopted Egyptian religious beliefs and practices.
C) Kush began trading mostly with India.
D) Kush rejected all Egyptian influence.
B) Kush adopted Egyptian religious beliefs and practices.
Why don’t we know more about Queen Shanakhdakheto?
A) Much of her legacy was erased by Egyptian rulers
B) Few historical records or artifacts about her have been found
C) She only ruled for a very short period
D) Her accomplishments were recorded in a lost Kushite language
B) Few historical records or artifacts about her have been found
The ancient kingdom of Kush arose in what region?
A. Egypt
B. Nubia
C. Aksum
D. Mesopotamia
B. Nubia
Piankhi
Piankhi was among Kush's most successful military leaders. A fierce warrior on the battlefield, the king was also deeply religious.
Exports
Exports-items sent to other regions for trade trade-included gold, pottery, iron tools, slaves, and ivory.
What was one major way that Kush benefitted economically from its location near Egypt?
A) By providing wood for Egyptian temples
B) Through trade routes connecting it to the Mediterranean
C) By receiving regular gold donations from Egyptian rulers
D) By conquering all of Egypt
B) Through trade routes connecting it to the Mediterranean
What are some cultural similarities between Kushite and Egyptian civilizations?
A) They shared the same language and built pyramids
B) Both practiced similar religious beliefs and used hieroglyphics
C) Both were influenced by Greek culture
D) Both had a significant trade relationship with China
B) Both practiced similar religious beliefs and used hieroglyphics
Which of the following statements about the relationship of Egypt and Kush is not true?
A. Egypt ruled Kush for many centuries.
B. Kush was an important trading partner of
Egypt.
C. Egypt sent the first people to colonize Kush.
D. Kush ruled Egypt for a period of time.
C. Egypt sent the first people to colonize Kush.
Kerma
This city was located on the Nile just south of a cataract, or stretch of rapids. Because the Nile's cataracts made parts of the river
imports
Goods brought in from other regions-such regions-such as fine jewelry and luxury items from Egypt, Asia, and lands around the Mediterranean Sea.
Which of the following best describes the political relationship between Kush and Egypt over time?
A) Kush remained independent and never interacted with Egypt.
B) Kush and Egypt were allies in trade but had no other relations.
C) Kush conquered Egypt and established a ruling dynasty there.
D) Kush frequently avoided all contact with Egypt.
C) Kush conquered Egypt and established a ruling dynasty there.
Which of the following was a key difference between Kushite and Egyptian societies?
A) Kush had a stronger navy than Egypt
B) Egypt had more fertile land, while Kush had limited arable soil
C) Kushite religion differed completely from Egyptian religion
D) Egypt avoided all trade with neighboring regions
B) Egypt had more fertile land, while Kush had limited arable soil
How did Egypt influence Kush?
A. Egypt taught Kush how to raise cattle.
B. Kush adopted Christianity.
C. Egypt taught Kush to make iron products.
D. Kush learned about pyramids from Egypt.
D. Kush learned about pyramids from Egypt.
Shabaka
Brother Piankhi
Queen Shanakhdakheto
was the first woman to rule Kush.
What impact did Kush's commercial relations with Egypt have on its society?
A) Kush became isolated from other cultures.
B) Egyptian language and customs spread in Kush.
C) Kush lost interest in developing its own crafts and trade.
D) Kush relied only on its own natural resources.
B) Egyptian language and customs spread in Kush.
How did environmental damage contribute to the decline of Kush?
A) Desertification and deforestation made the land less productive
B) Pollution from nearby Egyptian cities ruined Kushite crops
C) Kush's rivers dried up completely due to drought
D) Frequent flooding led to the destruction of major cities
A) Desertification and deforestation made the land less productive
The fall of the Kushite civilization resulted from all of the following events except
A. the conquest of Kush by Egypt.
B. Kush's exhaustion of its natural resources.
C. new trade routes that bypassed Kush.
D. the rise of a rival kingdom in the region.
A. the conquest of Kush by Egypt.