Introduction
An important way historians learn about ancient Kush is through
A. Syrian Trade Agreements
B. Egyptian Tomb Paintings
C. Sumerian cuneiform tablets
B. Egyptian Tomb Paintings
Kush was also called Nubia because of its
A. iron deposits.
B. deep oil wells.
C. rich gold mines.
C. Rich Gold Mines
For what achievement is King Piye of Kush remembered?
A. conquering Egypt
B. introducing iron tools
C. building dams on the Nile
A. conquering Egypt
What advantage did Meroë have over Napata as a capital of Kush?
A. It was on a larger oasis.
B. It was nearer the desert.
C. It was farther from Egypt.
C. It was farther from Egypt.
Worship of a lion-god in Kush reflected which influence on Kushite culture?
A. Arab
B. Indian
C. African
C. African
What physical feature most contributed to the fertile soil and foreign trade in ancient Kush?
A. Red Sea
B. Nile River
C. Nubian Desert
B. Nile River
Which of these events led to Kushites adopting Egyptian ways of life?
A. Scribes traveled to Kush to teach.
B. Both armies burned a Roman fort.
C. Egyptian pharaohs conquered Kush
C. Egyptian pharaohs conquered Kush
What technology enabled Assyria to defeat Kush?
A. fire
B. charcoal
C. iron weapons
C. iron weapons
Meroë became especially well known for the production of
A. iron.
B. boats.
C. textiles.
A. iron.
How do records left by the Kushites after their separation from Egypt differ from earlier records of Kush?
A. They use Egyptian hieroglyphics more poetically.
B. They are written in a native language called Meroitic.
C. They use pictures because Kush lacked a written language.
B. They are written in a native language called Meroitic.
Which of these is the best example of a dynasty?
A. the land the Assyrians conquered
B. military leaders who seized Rome
C. the 15th line of Egyptian rulers
C. the 15th line of Egyptian rulers
Kush traded items like
A. salt, pepper, spices
B. glass, pottery, spears
C. ivory, leather, timber
C. ivory, leather, timber
How did the location of Kush affect the growth of its trade?
It was on the Nile and had the natural resources of Gold and supplies to make iron
How did the location of Kush affect its use of resources?
They had all the natural resources to make iron, they traded a lot, and they had gold
How did the kandake Queen Amanirenas help protect Kush?
A. She made a treaty with Assyria.
B. She led attacks on Roman forts.
C. She stopped the Hittite advance.
B. She led attacks on Roman forts.
What method of travel would be used to trade along the Nile River?
A boat
How did Kush regain its independence from Egypt?
A. The Nile River overflowed.
B. The New Kingdom collapsed.
C. Nobles voted against the kings.
B. The New Kingdom collapsed.
How did the location of Kush affect its political and military relations with Egypt?
Kush conquered Egypt, but also at times shared a lot of their culture
What method of travel would an ancient Kushite use to trade across land
Camels and wheeled carts
How did the location of Kush affect its culture?
At times they were influenced by Egypt's culture
They later embraced African culture
What direction would you travel to get from Kush to Egypt?
North
What body of water does the Nile empty out into?
A. The Mediterranean
B. The Red Sea
C. The Dead Sea
A. The Mediterranean
In what present day country was ancient Kush primarily located?
Sudan
On what body of water was the closest seaport to Napata aand Meroë most likely located?
The Nile River
In 350 C.E., Kush fell to invaders from Ethiopia. During the invasion, from what direction would the Kushites have seen danger approaching?
South East