Kush & GeographyInfo Feud

Question 1

• This word means the cause or origin of a thing.

Roots

Question 2

• The Kushites wanted their freedom from Egypt. What is another word for freedom?

Independence

Question 3

• To come from another country

Foreign

Question 4

• This Kingdom existed to the South of Egypt from 2000 B.C.E. to 300 C.E.

Kush

Question 5

• Kush was sometimes called the Land of Nubia or Nub. What does Nubia or Nub mean?

Gold

Question 6

• Kush’s most famous warriors used bows and arrows. What is the name for these warriors?

Archers

Question 7

• In 1100 B.C.E. the New Kingdom of Egypt collapsed. What happened as a result?

Kush gained its independence

Question 8

• What was the first Kushite Pharaoh to rule over Egypt?

Pharaoh Piye

Question 9

• Materials that occur in nature and are used for economic gain

Natural resources

Question 10

• A sudden attack by armed forces

Raid

Question 11

• A new country is created. What example of GRAPES is this?

Possible answers . . .1. Geography – it has to do with land2. Politics – Country’s need governments3. Social – People came together to

make country

Question 12

• An act or gift that shows respect, or a tax paid to a ruler

Tribute

Question 13

• A small stream that feeds into a larger river

Tributary

Question 14

• In 590 B.C.E. Egypt destroy Meroe the capital city of _______.

Kush

Question 15

• What does B.C.E. stand for?

Before Common Era

Question 16

• A family who rules a country

Dynasty

Question 17

• A tool to remember different topics in history

GRAPES

Question 18

• What year marks the start of the Common Era?

0 or 1

Question 19

• Which date is more recent . . .

100 C.E. or 350 B.C.E.?

350 B.C.E

Question 20

• An area of raised land that is flat at the top

Plateau

Question 21

• A deep valley with steep walls

Gorge

Question 22

• A large flat area of land with few trees

Plains

Question 23

• Name all seven continents

AfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAustraliaAntarctica

Question 24

• Who did the Assyrians defeat and force out of Egypt?

The Kushites

Question 25

• A piece of land surrounded by water on at three sides

Peninsula