TCI - Lesson 10: The Kingdom of Kush

An important way historians learn about ancient Kush is through ____________________________________.

• A. Syrian trade agreements.

• B. Sumerian cuneiform tablets.

• C. Egyptian tomb wall paintings.

• D. Nubian books printed on paper.

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

• A. Red Sea

• B. Nile River

• C. Nubian Desert

• D. Mediterranean Sea

Kush was also called Nubia because of its ___________________________.

• A. iron deposits.

• B. deep oil wells.

• C. rich gold mines.

• D. brilliant gemstones.

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

• A. Kush allied with the Assyrians.

• B. Scribes traveled to Kush to teach.

• C. Both armies burned a Roman fort.

• D. Egyptian pharaohs conquered Kush.

Which of these is the best example of a dynasty?

• A. the emperor over Sumerian cities

• B. the land the Assyrians conquered

• C. military leaders who seized Rome

• D. the 15th line of Egyptian rulers

For what achievement is King Piye of Kush remembered?

• A. conquering Egypt

• B. introducing iron tools

• C. building dams on the Nile

• D. trading with India and China

Which words go best on the lower arrow in the image?

• A. silk, bronze, furs

• B. salt, pepper, spices

• C. glass, pottery, spears

• D. ivory, leather, timber

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

• A. period A: 1600 to 1100 B.C.E.

• B. period B: 720 to 630 B.C.E.

• C. period C: 590 to 24 B.C.E.

• D. period D: 21 B.C.E. to 350 C.E.

How did Kush regain its independence from Egypt?

• A. The Nile River overflowed.

• B. The New Kingdom collapsed.

• C. Nobles voted against the kings.

• D. A marriage alliance was formed.

What technology enabled Assyria to defeat Kush?

• A. fire

• B. charcoal

• C. iron weapons

• D. wooden wheels