Kush and Egypt

Where was the Kingdom of Kush located?

• South of Egypt

• East of Egypt

• West of Egypt

• North of Egypt

What river runs through the region of Nubia where Kush was located?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

What did most early civilizations, including Kush, depend on for food?

• Agriculture and farming

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Gathering

How did Kush become part of Egypt initially?

• Through conquest by the pharaoh Thutmose I

• Through a peace treaty

• Through a trade agreement

• Through a marriage alliance

What language became dominant in Kush during its time as an Egyptian territory?

• Greek

• Latin

• Egyptian

• Arabic

Who took advantage of Egypt's weakness to attack and conquer it in the 700s BC?

• Shabaka

• Thutmose I

• Piankhi

• Kashta

Which dynasty marked the beginning of Egypt's Twenty-fifth Dynasty?

• Kushite Dynasty

• New Kingdom Dynasty

• Assyrian Dynasty

• Pharaoh Dynasty

What event led to the end of the Kushite rule in Egypt?

• Famine

• Revolution

• Earthquake

• Invasion by the Assyrians

How long did the Kushite dynasty remain strong in Egypt?

• About 100 years

• About 200 years

• About 40 years

• About 500 years

Who declared himself pharaoh after Piankhi's death?

• Thutmose I

• Kashta

• Shabaka

• Piankhi