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Unit 2, Quiz #3: The Kingdom of Kush

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The civilization of Nubia is located _______ of Egypt.

a)

north

b)

south

c)

east

d)

west

2.

Along what river was the civilization of Nubia located?

a)

Nile

b)

Ganges

c)

Tigris

d)

Euphrates

e)

Jordan

3.

Which of the following was NOT part of the relationship of Egypt and Kush?

a)

they never interacted with one another

b)

they were trade partners

c)

they fought with one another

d)

they took over each other's civilizations at different times in history

4.

Another name for Nubia is __________.

a)

Kush

b)

Egypt

c)

Israel

d)

Mesopotamia

5.

Nubia comes from the Egyptian word for _______.

a)

gold

b)

cotton

c)

linen

d)

slaves

6.

What proof is there that the Kushites and Egyptians interacted with one another?

a)

Ancient poems were found telling about their relationship

b)

There is no proof that these two groups interacted

c)

Paintings in pharaohs’ tombs show Kushites and Egyptians

d)

The Book of the Dead mentions the Kingdom of Kush

7.

TRUE OR FALSE: The relationship between the Nubians and Egyptians was always peaceful because they were trade partners.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

MULTIPLE SELECT: Which of the following are goods that the Kushites traded with Egypt and other Africa civilizations?

a)

Gold

b)

Linen

c)

Slaves

d)

Timber

9.

What Mesopotamian empire ended up pushing the Kushites out of Egypt?

a)

Assyrians

b)

Akkadians

c)

Sumerians

d)

Babylonians

10.

What do you think allowed for the cultural diffusion between Egypt and Nubia?

a)

their locations along the Nile River

b)

their similar beliefs

c)

their languages

d)

their desires to have power

11.

Which number correctly identifies the location of the Kush civilization?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

12.

Which event best completes the timeline?

a)

The Kush military conquered Egypt

b)

The Romans conquered much of Kush

c)

Kush traders created colonies in India

d)

Chinese explorers created an alliance with Kush

13.

From who did the Nubians adopt many beliefs and customs from?

a)

A. The Kushites

b)

B. The Nubians

c)

C. The Assyrians

d)

D. The Egyptians

14.

What did the Kushites adopt as tombs?

a)

A. Pyramids

b)

B. Temples

c)

C. Both

d)

D. Neither

15.

What was Meroe known for?

a)

A. Iron making and center of trading.

b)

B. The cataract location to seek protection.

c)

C. The cattle they herded.

d)

D. Their large furnaces.