Kush people

Along what river was the civilization of Nubia located?

• Nile

• Ganges

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Jordan

TRUE OR FALSE: The relationship between the Nubians and Egyptians was always peaceful because they were trade partners.

• True

• False

What Mesopotamian empire ended up pushing the Kushites out of Egypt?

• Assyrians

• Akkadians

• Sumerians

• Babylonians

After breaking away from Egyptian rule, Kush eventually

• gave up all Egyptian customs.

• refused to trade with Egypt.

• signed a peace treaty with Egypt.

• conquered Egypt.

What aspect of culture did the Egyptians and Nubians share?

• gods

• agriculture

• slavery

• ritual

Which of the following best describes the relationship between ancient Egypt and Kush?

• Kush was Egypt's closest trade partner and provided the civilization with goods ranging from gold to exotic animals.

• Egypt and Kush competed for and fought over goods offered by other civilizations.

• Kush relied heavily on Egyptian agriculture as they were unable to grow enough crops to meet the needs of their people.

• Egypt relied on the technological advancements made by the Kush with regard to architecture and shipbuilding.

The written Kushite language, ___________, was developed by the _____________.

• Meroitic; Kushites
• Arabic; Egyptians
• Spanish; explorers
• Egyptian; pharaohs

Which is a geographical feature located near the Egyptian and Kush empires?

• The Andes Mountains

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Himalayas

• The Nile River

What is another name for the Kush?

• Egyptians

• Nubians

• Romans

• Assyrians

What helped keep Kush safe from Egypt?

• cataracts
• mountains
• deserts
• forests