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Kush Geography
Egyptianization of Kush
Kush Conquers Egypt
The Kush Capital
Kush's Return to its Roots
100

Where is Kush located on the Nile River? North or South?

South

100

What are two out of the four goods that Kush traded with Egypt?

Gold, ivory, leather, timber

100

This word is defined as a family or group that rules for several generations.

Dynasty

100

What product did Kush's new capital become well-known for producing?

Iron

100

This was a powerful female leader who co ruled Kush with her husband or sons

Kandake

200

Kush is located in this modern-day country.

Sudan

200

Kush's location and natural resources made it an important _______ hub, or center.

Trading

200

This was the name for the Kushite Pharaohs that ruled over Egypt.

The Black Pharaohs

200

When Egypt invaded Kush and destroyed its capital city, it made this city its new capital.

Meroë

200

She was one of the greatest kandakes who defended Kush against the Romans

Queen Amanirenas

300

Kush was located on this continent.

Africa

300

What did Kush have to pay to Egypt after they conquered them?

Tribute

300

This person was the king of Kush who made the Egyptian Kings surrender in 730 BCE.

King Piye

300

This new capitals location helped Kush remain an important center of what?

Trade

300

How did the war between Kush and Rome end?

Kush and Rome signed a treaty; Kush no longer had to pay tribute to Rome

400

Kush was located in this Region.

Nubia

400

While under Egypt's control, Kush society became more ________, or more like Egypt.

Egyptianized

400

This technological advancement helped the Assyrians drive the Kushites out of Egypt.

Iron weaponry

400

The Kushites wanted to equal the military might of what civilization.

Assyrians

400

Kush fell in 350 CE to invaders from this country

Ethiopia

500

Kush is located closer to this imaginary line than Egypt.

The Equator

500

Another name for Kush is Nubia, which comes from the word "nub", the Egyptian word for what?

Gold

500

This was one of King Piye's titles that honored his joining of Egypt and Kush.

"Uniter of the Two Lands"

500

This was Kush's original capital city, which the Egyptians destroyed in 590 BCE.

Napata

500

What type of god did the Kushites worship when they started to return to their roots.

African-Lion god