Kingdom of Kush and Nubia Flashcard

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What is the modern name for the ancient Kingdom of Kush or Nubia?

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Sudan

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During periods of weakness and confusion in Egyptian history, what happened to the Kingdom of Kush?

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It rose and flourished

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

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Kush was taken over by Egypt

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What occurred during the period called the New Kingdom in Egypt?

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The Nubians conquered and ruled Egypt for a time.

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

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Egypt and Kush

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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

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The rich gold mines and overland trade routes

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

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The royal line was passed through the females of the family

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

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Amanirenas

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

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About 300 years longer

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

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Meroe