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Pre-test on Ancient Kush from History Alive.
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Ancient Kush was also known by this name.
Somalia
Nubia
Mali
Libya
2
Ancient Kush was known for its ____________________________.
Oil Fields
Gold Mines
Copper Mines
Salt Mines
3
Compared to Egyptians, Kushites skin color was _______________.
Lighter
Darker
The same
4
The people of Kush slowly became "Egyptianized." Which answer best describes Egyptianization?
People began to walk, talk,and dress like Egyptians.
Kushites really liked visiting Egypt.
They really liked Egypt.
They began to hate Egypt and plan ways to be free
5
During the New Kingdom, Egypt forced Kush pay a tribute. What is a tribute most like?
None of the above
A tax in the form of gifts
A favor for many years
An investment in Egyptian culture
6
In 671 B.C. ___________________ invaded Egypt and drove the Kushites out.
Babylon
Akkad
Sumeria
Assyria
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In 24 BC, a powerful queen from Kush defeated the world's strongest empire at the time. Who?
Rome
Persia
Greece
Assyria
8
Assyria defeated Kush because it had a superior military. What was the main advantage?
Iron weapons
A stronger navy
Armored elephants
Archers with longbows
9
After splitting from Egypt, Kush returned to its African roots. This included ______________.
No longer imitating Egyptian styles.
Speaking their own language
Worshipping an African lion-god instead of Egyptian gods.
Reviving the practice of female leadership
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Why did Kush create a new capital at Meroe?
The Kushite king wanted to move closer to his wife
Gold was found in the valleys near Meroe
More water was available near Meroe
Egypt reconquered Kush and destroyed their capital at Napata
11
Next to Egypt, this was the greatest civilization in ancient Africa.
Phoenicia
Greece
Mesopotamia
Kush
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During Egypt's New Kingdom, its power was at its greatest. As a result, ________________.
Egypt traded with Kush
Egypt gave gold to Kush
Egypt conquered Kush
Egypt surrendered to Kush
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Which best describes how Kush was able to finally conquer Egypt?
Egyptian pharaohs traded with other countries.
Egypt created strong weapons made from metal.
Egypt's New Kingdom collapsed and fell into political chaos.
Egypt built many monuments in southern Egypt.
