Ancient Egypt and Kush Quiz

What is another name for the region of Nubia?

• Libya

• Algeria

• Sudan

• Ethiopia

What is the definition of commerce?

• Religious rituals

• Buying and selling of goods and services

• Military conquest

• Agricultural production

What luxury goods did the Egyptians want to buy from other lands?

• Precious stones and perfumes

• Grain and cloth

• Gold and ivory

• Iron and copper

How did trade cause culture and ideas to spread between Egypt and Kush?

• It resulted in the decline of Egyptian culture

• It caused a decrease in trade between the two civilizations

• It led to the isolation of both civilizations

• It led to the adoption of Egyptian religion by the Kushites

What was the primary reason for Egypt conquering Kush?

• To expand its empire

• To control the trade routes

• To gain access to ivory

• To acquire gold and iron

What was the impact of Kush moving its capital to Meroë?

• It caused a decrease in agricultural production

• It led to a decline in trade

• It made trade with Egypt more difficult

• It allowed easier access to iron deposits

What was the significance of the Meroitic script?

• It was a form of hieroglyphics

• It was the first alphabet in the world

• It was used for religious rituals

• It was used for trade records

What did the Kushites trade with Greek and Roman Egypt?

• Slaves and cattle

• Iron goods and cloth

• Gold and ivory

• Grain and papyrus

What was the primary achievement of Kush in the 200s CE?

• Expansion of trade with India

• Development of a new writing system

• Construction of massive pyramids

• Creation of an ironworking center

What was the main reason for the decline of Kush?

• Invasion by the Assyrians

• Desertification of the region

• Trade disputes with Egypt

• War with the Roman empire