Ancient Africa Quiz

What other name is sometimes used to describe the Kingdom of Kush?

• Egypt

• Mali

• Ghana

• Nubia

The Kingdom of Kush was located just south of what major civilization?

• Rome

• Egypt

• Greece

• Inca

What two resources helped the Kingdom of Kush to become wealthy and powerful?

• Fish and Cotton

• Silver and Diamonds

• Iron and Gold

• Wheat and Guns

The fighters of Kush were famous for using what type of weapon?

• Sword

• Spear

• Axe

• Bow and Arrow

True or False: The Kingdom of Kush built pyramids at burial sites.

• True

• False

What was the most important social class in Kush after the rulers?

• Farmers

• Fisherman

• Priests

• Soldiers

What major river flowed through much of Kush?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Tigris River

What was the first capital city of the Kingdom of Kush?

• Gao

• Napata

• Cairo

• Louisville

Why was iron important to the people of Kush?

• The people worshiped iron as a god

• Iron was used to make jewelry for the wealthy

• It was used to make strong tools and weapons

• All of the above

True or False: Women were strictly forbidden to be leaders or involved in government affairs.

• True

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