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Ancient Egypt, The Kingdom of Kush, and The Kingdom of Aksum
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Why Did The Kushites Keep Fish?
They were popular and inexpensive
They reproduced quickly, providing more food
Fish supplied certain minerals and vitamins they needed
They were easy to find
2
All Three of These Civilizations Had What Kind of Religion?
Monotheistic
These civilizations practiced no religion
Agnostic
Polytheistic
3
The Egyptians Depicted Their Gods As Having Animal Heads. Why Do You Think That Was?
Because it made the gods seem more inhuman
The Egyptians had a strong connection to nature
Because animals were sacred to them
It looked cool
4
What Happened To The Kushites and The Aksumites?
It is unknown
They were wiped out by a plague
They were taken over by the Romans
They were wiped out by a natural disaster
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Why Do You Think Farmers Were So Low In The Social Structure/Classes?
They didn't have enough resources to fight back
They were too scared to rebel
They were content with their position
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What Was One Reason The Nile Was So Important To These Civilizations?
It was used to create mud, which was used in building homes
It was considered a holy place, and the gods were worshipped
It provided a place to swim, and cool off in the hot climate
It made the soil rich and fertile, so crops could grow
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What Crops Did
ALL
Three of These Civilizations Grow?
Wheat and Sorghum
Wheat and Barley
Sorghum and Flax
Pomegranates and Figs
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What Domesticated Animals Were Raised In Egypt?
Pigs, chickens, and sheep
Cattle, sheep, goats, camels, and geese
Fish
Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and geese
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Which Of These Things Do You Think Was The Main Reason These Civilizations Did So Well?
They all had access to the Nile
The numerous crops they grew
The plentiful amount of gold, iron, and salt in the area
The climate they lived in
10
How Often Did The Nile Flood It's Banks?
Every 6 months
Every other month
It only flooded when there was plentiful rain
Every 2 years
11
What Three Substances Were Commonly Traded?
Silver, gold, and iron
Gold, silver, and salt
Silver, iron, and salt
Salt, iron, and gold
12
How Did The Kushites Use Elephants?
The Kushite royalty rode on their backs
They traded them to other civilizations
All of the above
They were used to work in the fields
13
What Group/People Are At The Bottom Of The Social Pyramid?
Soldiers and Scribes
Farmers and Unskilled Workers
Slaves and Servants
Merchants and Artisans
14
What Is
NOT
One of The Steps To Mummify A Pharaoh?
Rub the body in water from the Nile, perfumes, and oils
Take out the brain through the nostrils with a steel hook
Cut out the heart
Make an incision in the flank
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What Was Queen Amanirenas Famous For?
Her wealth
Fighting the Roman army and winning
The way she died
Being the first female leader of the Kushites
