Chapter 10 Kingdom of Kush

An important way historians learn about ancient Kush is through

• Syrian trade agreements

• Sumerian cuneiform tablets

• Egyptian tomb wall paintings

• Nubian books printed on paper

What physical features most contributed to the fertile soil and foreign trade in ancient Kush?

• Red Sea

• Nile River

• Nubian Desert

• Mediterranean Sea

Kush was also called Nubia because of its

• iron deposits

• deep oil wells

• rich gold mines

• brilliant gemstones

Which of these events led to Kushites adopting Egyptian ways of life?

• Kush allied with the Assyrians

• Scribes traveled to Kush to teach

• Both armies burned a Roman fort

• Egyptian pharaohs conquered Kush

Which of these is the best example of a dynasty?

• the emperor over Sumerian cities

• the land the Assyrians conquered

• military leaders who seized Rome

• the 15th line of Egyptian rulers

For what achievement is King Piye of Kush remembered?

• conquering Egypt

• introducing iron tools

• building dams on the Nile

• trading with India and China

During which period on the timeline below did Kush have to pay tribute to Egypt?

• 1600 to 1100 B.C.E

• 720 to 630 B.C.E

• 590 to 24 B.C.E

• 21 B.C.E to 350 C.E.

How did Kush regain its independence from Egypt?

• The Nile River overflowed

• The New Kingdom collapsed

• Nobles voted against the kings

• A marriage alliance was formed

What technology enabled Assyria to defeat Kush?

• fire

• charcoal

• iron weapons

• wooden wheels

What advantage did Meroe have Napata as a capital of Kush?

• It was on a larger oasis

• It was never the desert

• It was farther from Egypt

• It has a better water source.