After conquering Egypt, Kushite pharaohs

glorified Egypt by building temples.

What drove the Kushites’ interest in developing their iron resources?

their desire to equal the Assyrian military

“Black Pharoahs” was the name given by historians to

the dynasty of rulers started by Piye.

Its location along the Nile River affected the history of Kush. What was a key theme in Kush's history?

Kush was greatly affected by the blending of cultures due to invasions.

Was a major factor in making Kush an important trading center?

Kush connected central and southern Africa to Egypt.

A main reason Kush was able to conquer Egypt after the collapse of the New Kingdom was that

Egypt was weakened by political instability.

Egypt conquered Kush during the New Kingdom. Which of the following statements is true of Egypt’s takeover?

Egypt heavily influenced Kushite society in many ways.

Geographically, Kush was

south of Egypt, on the Nile River.

a powerful female leader who ruled Kush.

Meroë was chosen as a new capital for Kush because

it was located farther away from Egypt.

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TCI 6th L10 The Kingdom of Kush

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1
When did the Kush civilization prosper?
350 C.E. to 700 C.E.
3500 B.C.E. to 3000 B.C.E.
2000 B.C.E. to 350 C.E.
4200 B.C.E. to 3900 B.C.E.
2
After conquering Egypt, Kushite pharaohs
conquered new lands to the west
forced Egyptian citizens into slavery.
glorified Egypt by building temples.
neglected Egypt’s culture
3
What drove the Kushites’ interest in developing their iron resources?
their desire to equal the Assyrian military
the limited number of resources Kushites had to trade
their interest in minerals of all kinds
the importance of donating such resources to the poor
4
“Black Pharoahs” was the name given by historians to
the dynasty of rulers started by Piye.
Kush armies
wealthy Egyptians.
the conquered Egyptian rulers.
5
On what continent was the ancient kingdom of Kush located?
Europe
North America
Africa
Asia
6
Under Queen Amanirenas, Kush was able to defend itself from
the Assyrians
the Egyptians
all of the above
the Romans
7
Its location along the Nile River affected the history of Kush. What was a key theme in Kush's history?
Kush was isolated from other countries for most of its history.
Kush used trading routes over land to gain much of its wealth.
Kush was interested in destroying other nations.
Kush was greatly affected by the blending of cultures due to invasions.
8
Following Kush’s separation from Egypt, Kush was influenced by African
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all of the above
9
Queen Amanirenas was
a goddess
a kandake
a failure
a pharaoh
10
Was a major factor in making Kush an important trading center?
Kush paid Egypt to keep them safe from invaders.
Kush connected central and southern Africa to Egypt.
Kush was at the center of many interconnecting rivers.
Kush took advantage of trading deals with Egypt.
11
Kush took its name from one of its main resources.
gold.
oil.
grain.
timber.
12
The relationship between Kush and Egypt could best be described as
complicated.
fair.
peaceful.
neutral.
13
Meroë had everything the Kushites needed to produce iron, including
iron deposits
wood
water
all of the above
14
What caused the Kushite pharaohs to flee from Egypt to Kush in the 600s B.C.E.?
a better trading location
the Assyrian invasion
drought and famine
internal political struggles
15
Meroë became an important center of industry, and was especially well known for producing
iron
food
ships
wool
16
Kush was forced to give the new rulers gifts such as gold, cattle, and ivory. This payment was called a
tribute
trading agreement.
tradition
transport
17
A main reason Kush was able to conquer Egypt after the collapse of the New Kingdom was that
Kush had the largest army in the world.
Kush had superior weapons.
Egypt was weakened by political instability.
Egypt was weakened by disease.
18
Egypt conquered Kush during the New Kingdom. Which of the following statements is true of Egypt’s takeover?
Egyptians no longer allowed Kushites to trade on the Nile.
Kushites had to dress in a different style than Egyptians.
Egypt heavily influenced Kushite society in many ways.
Kush never regained its independence from Egypt.
19
Geographically, Kush was
north of Egypt, on the Nile River.
south of Egypt, on the Nile River.
east of Egypt, on the Red Sea.
west of Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea.
20
A kandake is
a powerful child ruler of Kush.
a powerful female leader who ruled Kush.
a powerful merchant in Kush.
a powerful prince who ruled Kush.
21
Meroë was chosen as a new capital for Kush because
it was located farther away from Egypt.
it was close to Kush’s allies.
it was the only city on the trade route.
it was well protected from attack.

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