Chapter 10: The Kingdom of Kush

An important way historians learn about ancient Kush is through...

• Syrian trade agreements

• Egyptian tomb wall paintings

• Nubian books printed on paper

For what achievement is King Piye of Kush remembered?

• conquering Egypt

• introducing iron tools

• trading with India and China

What physical feature most contributed to both of the following in ancient Kush? *Fertile soil *Foreign Trade

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Nile River

Kush was also called Nubia because of its...

• iron deposits

• deep oil wells

• rich gold mines

• gemstones

Which of these is the best example of a dynasty?

• the 15th line of Egyptian rulers

• the emperor over Sumerian cities

• military leaders who seized Rome

Which of these events led to Kushites adopting Egyptian ways of life?

• Egyptian pharaohs conquered Kush

• Kush allied with the Assyrians

• Both armies burned a Roman fort

How did Kush regain its independence from Egypt?

• The Nile River overflowed

• The New Kingdom collapsed

• Nobles voted against the kings

What technology enabled Assyria to defeat Kush?

• fire

• charcaol

• iron weapons

• wooden wheels

What advantage did Meroe have over Napata as a capital of Kush?

• It was larger

• It was near the desert

• It had a better water supply

• It was further from Egypt

Meroe became especially well known for the production of...

• iron

• boats

• textiles

• papyrus