Kush and Axum Review

What was the capital city of the Kingdom of Kush during its height?

• Meroë

• Axum

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

Which modern-day country was the Kingdom of Axum primarily located in?

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

• Nigeria

• Ghana

What river was essential to the development of the Kush civilization?

• Niger River

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Zambezi River

Which religion became prominent in Axum during its rise?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What was a major export of the Kingdom of Kush?

• Gold

• Silk

• Spices

• Tea

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Kush and Axum?

• They were always allies.

• They were trade partners and sometimes rivals.

• They never interacted.

• Axum was a colony of Kush.

How did the location of Axum help it become a powerful trading empire?

• It was surrounded by mountains.

• It was located near the Red Sea, allowing access to trade routes.

• It was in the middle of the desert.

• It had no access to water.

What was one way the decline of Kush affected the region?

• It led to the rise of new kingdoms like Axum.

• It caused the Sahara to expand.

• It made the Nile River dry up.

• It ended all trade in Africa.

Which factor contributed to the decline of the Kingdom of Axum?

• Invasion by European powers

• Overuse of land and changing trade routes

• Discovery of oil

• Lack of rivers

Why did the Kingdom of Kush move its capital from Napata to Meroë?

• To escape Egyptian attacks and be closer to iron resources

• To be closer to the Mediterranean Sea

• Because of a drought

• To join with Axum