Kush and Axum mini unit flashcard

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As a result of Egyptian rule, the Nubians:

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adopted many beliefs and customs of the ancient Egyptians.

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What was the final result of Egypt’s weakness at the end of the Middle Kingdom?

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Egypt could no longer control its conquered peoples, and the Nubians were able to break away from Egyptian rule.

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Who were the Nubians?

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They formed an independent kingdom called Kush.

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What did Kush do at the end of Egypt’s Middle Kingdom?

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They broke away from Egyptian rule.

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After breaking away from Egyptian rule, Kush eventually...

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conquered Egypt.

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This man was the son of Piye and his reign led to a time of peace and prosperity in Egypt and Kush.

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Taharqa

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How did the ancient Kingdom of Axum become the trading center of northeast Africa?

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by conquering the Kingdom of Kush

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Which king is responsible for making Axum the trading center of northeast Africa and making Christianity the official religion of Axum?

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King Ezana

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By the 500s CE, Christianity had been well-established throughout Axum, and many churches had been built in the region. How did Christianity spread throughout the area?

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Traveling Christian traders and merchants shared their faith with people.

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The city of Adulis became perhaps the most important trading center in the Axumite Empire. How did the location of Adulis help it become a vital [important] part of trade routes between Asia to the east and Europe to the North?

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As a port city on the Red Sea, most merchants passed through it.