Kingdom of Kush

After breaking away from Egyptian rule, Kush eventually

• conquered Egypt

• gave up all Egyptian customs and beliefs

• refused to trade with Eygpt

• signed a peace treaty with Egypt

Why was Napata a favorable location for trade?

• A powerful king ruled the city.

• A strong army afforded protection from bandits.

• There were many merchants and artisans in the city.

• Trade caravans crossed the upper Nile there.

What civilization took over the rule of Egypt and Kush.

• Assyrians

• Napata

• Meroe

• Nubia

A region that later became known as Kush.

• Meroe

• Napata

• Nubia

• Piye

The capital city set up for a royal court, resembling an Egyptian city.

• Meroe

• Napata

• Nubia

• Piye

The first city from which the earliest Kushite kings ruled.

• Assyrians

• Meroe

• Napata

• Nubia

Who founded a dynasty that ruled both Egypt and Kush?

• Assyrians

• Piye

• Meroe

• Napata