Ancient Egypt & Kush

Question 1

Kush conducted most of its trade with which state?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 2

"Nubia" or Kush is located where modern day _____________is.

Accepted Answer

Sudan

Question 3

Egyptians created the census in order to collected taxes.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which term refers to the system of writing invented by the ancient Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

Question 5

The invasion by what state signaled the end of Kush's golden period?

Accepted Answer

Assyria

Question 6

Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs were thought of as Gods

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What term is used to refer to ruling families in Egypt and Kush?

Accepted Answer

Dynasty

Question 8

Which of the following was NOT a item traded by the Kushites?

Accepted Answer

Silk

Question 9

Why was Axum well positioned to become important in international trade?

Accepted Answer

Because of its proximity to the Red Sea.

Question 10

What city was the capital and center of the ancient Kushite civilization?

Accepted Answer

Meroë

Question 11

Why was Kush so important in international trade?

Accepted Answer

Because Kush served as a gateway to the goods of Central & Southern Africa.

Question 12

Why did Axum go into economic decline in the 7th-century C.E.?

Accepted Answer

It was surrounded by Islamic states that were less willing to trade w/Axum

Question 13

Kushites Adopted Many Aspects of Egyptian Culture after they Conquered them

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Modern Linguists have figured out how to translate the Kushite written Language

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Who is responsible for the ultimate downfall of Kush and the destruction of Meroë?

Accepted Answer

Romans, Nobu people

Question 16

How many years has Mrs. Ko-G been teaching?

Accepted Answer

17

Question 17

Which State has Mrs. Ko-G NEVER visited?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma

Question 18

What job did the vast majority of Egyptians have?

Accepted Answer

Farmer

Questions 18