Kingdom of Kush

What happened to the Kingdom of Kush when Egypt was strong and aggressive?

• Kush took over Egypt

• Kush and Egypt formed an alliance

• Kush was taken over by Egypt

• Kush destroyed the Egyptian capital

What were the two close trading partners mentioned in the text?

• Egypt and Mesopotamia

• Kush and Punt

• Egypt and Kush

• Kush and Europe

What was Egypt's desire to conquer Kush partially aimed at gaining control of?

• Exotic feathers and ivory

• The rich gold mines and overland trade routes

• Pyramids and temples

• The city of Meroe

What aspect of the pharaoh’s rule was matrilineal in both Egypt and Kush?

• The building of pyramids

• The trade routes

• The royal line was passed through the females of the family

• The worship of gods

Which Nubian Queen was able to lead the Nubians to defeat the Romans in several battles?

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Amanirenas

• Hatshepsut

How much longer did the Nubian kingdom last compared to the Egyptian kingdom?

• About 100 years longer

• About 300 years longer

• About 500 years longer

• About 700 years longer

What was the name of the city where a new Nubian capital was established after the Romans took the original Nubian capital?

• Axium

• Meroe

• Punt

• Mesopotamia

Located along the Nile River in modern day Sudan, This Kingdom grew wealthy from trading with Egypt, built pyramid structures, and their famous warrior queen helped defended itself from the Roman Empire, securing its independence for centuries.

• Axum Kingdom

• Kush Kingdom

• Mali Kingdom

• Great Zimbabwe

What was the capital of the Kingdom of Kush during its peak?

• A) Napata

• B) Meroë

• C) Thebes

• D) Axum

Which resource was the Kingdom of Kush especially known for trading?

• A) Spices

• B) Gold

• C) Silk

• D) Timber