Kingdom of Kush and Nubia Quiz

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

• Egypt

• Sudan

• Libya

• Ethiopia

What did the Kingdoms of Egypt and Nubia have in common?

• They both had hieroglyphics

• They were both located on the Nile River

• They both sought to conquer the other

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

• It was taken over by Egypt

• It rose and flourished

• It fell into chaos

• It was destroyed by Egypt

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

• Kush took over Egypt

• Kush and Egypt formed an alliance

• Kush was taken over by Egypt

• Kush destroyed the Egyptian capital

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

• Egypt conquered and ruled Kush for a time

• The Nubians conquered and ruled Egypt for a time

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

• Egypt and Mesopotamia

• Kush and Punt

• Egypt and Kush

• Kush and Europe

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

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

• The building of pyramids

• The trade routes

• The royal line was passed through the females of the family

• The worship of gods

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

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Amanirenas

• Hatshepsut

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

• About 100 years longer

• About 300 years longer

• About 500 years longer

• About 700 years longer