Ancient Kush

In which of the following ways did the people of Kush "borrow" from Egyptian culture? (Choose ALL that apply.)

• They worshipped their gods and goddesses.

• Cooking techniques

• Sculpting techniques

• Created their own writing system based on Egyptian hieroglyphics

What modern-day African country makes up part of ancient Kush?

• Egypt

• Zimbabwe

• Sudan

• Angola

___________ is the exchange of some goods for other items.

• pharaoh

• colony

• trade

• cultural diffusion

Why was Kush's capital moved from Napata to Meroe? (Choose ALL that apply.)

• It was located closer to Egypt which allowed Kush to spy on the Egyptian people more easily.

• It was a good place to avoid being attacked by the Egyptians so easily.

• Meroe had a lot of iron and other natural resources.

• The climate was better in Meroe.

What did the Egyptians get from the Nile River that the people of Kush didn't need?

• Fish

• Gold

• Good soil for farming

• A way to move products for trade

Which of the following did the Egyptians do that showed their respect for Kush's military?

• They Egyptians hired members of Kush's military to join their army.

• The Egyptians never attacked Kush.

• All of the pharaoh's personal bodyguards were from Kush's military.

• Many Egyptian men chose to join Kush's army instead of Egypt.

What was the original capital of Kush called?

• Cairo

• Egypt

• Napata

• Meroe

What were TWO (2) important uses that the people of Kush had for iron?

• Farming tools

• Security gates around the ruler's palace.

• Weapons

• Fishing hooks

What purpose did pyramids serve for both the people of Kush and the people of Egypt?

• They stored surplus grains and other food.

• They were used to bury their rulers.

• It was a secure place for the military to meet and make plans.

• It was where people gathered to worship and honor the gods.

As they were skilled hunters and warriors, Nubia was sometimes called_____.

• "the land of the spear"

• "the land of the harpoon"

• "the land of the hunters"

• "the land of the bow"