Kush, Aksum, and Israel

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How was Kush able to continue to flourish as an independent power after being kicked out of Egypt?

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it was rich in gold and iron

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How is Judaism different from religions of other ancient peoples?

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the religion worshipped a single God

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Why do Jews consider Abraham the father of the Jewish people?

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because he was the first to make a covenant with Yahweh, or God

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What Persian leader allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem from Babylon?

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Cyrus the Great

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What Israelite king built the Temple in Jerusalem? Hint: the temple was named after him.

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Solomon

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What led to the fall of Aksum?

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Muslim and nomadic invaders taking its ports and territory

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What major change did King Ezana of Aksum put in place?

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he declared Christianity as the official religion

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How was Aksum able to conquer Kush?

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Aksum destroyed Kush after burning their capital city.

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What natural resource helped Kush to become a powerful kingdom?

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gold

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What major river did Kush share with Egypt?

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Nile