Ancient Egypt, Kush, and African Kingdoms & Empires

Pre-colonial African kingdoms and empires established extensive, international trading networks.

• True

• False

Ghana grew rich from trade in salt and gold.

• True

• False

The civilizations of ancient Egypt and Kush were established along the Niger River.

• True

• False

Egypt and Kush are located in North Africa.

• True

• False

The Kushites used geometry and developed methods of embalming bodies.

• True

• False

Which African culture was along the Eastern coast and combined native African and Arab cultures?

• Egypt

• Mali

• Swahili Culture

Which ancient culture built pyramids?

• Egypt

• Kush

• Both

Meroë was the capital city of…

• Egypt

• Kush

• Ghana

What capital city of Mali was a center of learning, trade, and worship?

• Meroe

• Timbuktu

• Alexandria

Which ancient culture was known for its ironworking?

• Egypt

• Kush

• Both