Ch 5 L 4 Kingdom of Kush

Which group of people invaded and took over Kush and Egypt?

• Hittites

• Assyrians

• Phoenecians

• Persians

Before it was called Kush, what was the region known as?

• Nepata

• Kerma

• Meroe

• Nubia

Which Kushite capital city that resembled an Egyptian city?

• Meroe

• Memphis

• Thebes

• Ur

When Kush was established after breaking away from Egyptian rule, where was their capital?

• Meroe

• Memphis

• Napata

• Thebes

Who founded a dynasty that ruled both Egypt and Kush in 728 BC?

• Kushman

• Kerma

• Napata

• Piye

Why were the Assyrians successful in conquering Kush and Egypt?

• Assyrians had more food so they were physically stronger

• Assyrians weapons were made of iron which was stronger than bronze

• Assyrians were more rested so they had more energy

• Assyrians were better problem solvers

Grassy plains that stretch across the southern half of Africa below the Saharan desert are called what?

• savannahs

• deserts

• oceans

• tundras

Nubian farming villages eventually grew and joined to form a kingdom called what?

• Kerma

• Meroe

• Axum

• Thebes

What resource made Meroe a wealthy city?

• Gold

• Silver

• Iron ore

• Wood

Egyptians hired Nubians for what role in Egyptian society?

• servants

• slaves

• soldiers

• singers