Which of the following were important achievements of the Kushites? Select the three correct answers.
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the defeat of the Assyrian army
the defeat of the Assyrian army
the invention of one of the world's first alphabets
the invention of one of the world's first alphabets
the development of Africa's first iron-working city
the development of Africa's first iron-working city
the famous text, The Book of the Dead
the famous text, The Book of the Dead
the invention of papyrus
the invention of papyrus
trade networks that stretched from Greece to south of the Sahara
The correct answers are:
1. The defeat of the Assyrian army
2. The development of Africa's first iron-working city
3. Trade networks that stretched from Greece to south of the Sahara
Because the Egyptians constructed early forms of glass and mortar for setting bricks, scholars know they were skilled in which science?
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chemisty
chemisty
astronomy
astronomy
physics
physics
anatomy
The correct answer is chemistry.
Which effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?
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Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture.
Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture.
Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River.
Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River.
Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms.
Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms.
Kushites wanted to leave their country and move to Egypt.
The correct answer is: "Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture."
Look at this ancient Egyptian tomb painting.
An image of ancient Egyptian tomb art is shown. Depicted in the picture are baskets full of grapes, workers processing the grapes into wine, and wild animals grazing on a tree.
Select the correct response from the drop-down menu.
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The purpose of tomb paintings was to
honor and preserve the life of the deceased.
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In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and
architecture.
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
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She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest.
She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest.
She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations.
She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations.
She established Alexandria as a major center of learning.
She established Alexandria as a major center of learning.
She increased Egypt's wealth by expanding trade.
She increased Egypt's wealth by expanding trade.
The correct answer is: "She increased Egypt's wealth by expanding trade."
How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?
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It created competition with the powerful Egyptian kingdom.
It created competition with the powerful Egyptian kingdom.
It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.
It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.
It allowed the Kushites to grow enough food to be self-sufficient.
It allowed the Kushites to grow enough food to be self-sufficient.
It allowed the Kushites to travel by boat, which was faster than by foot.
The correct answer is: "It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt."
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In ancient Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records were called
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scribes.
What were the advantages of establishing Meroë as the new capital of Kush?
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Responses
Meroë was located near iron deposits and trade routes.
Meroë was located near iron deposits and trade routes.
Meroë received less rain and flooding than Napata.
Meroë received less rain and flooding than Napata.
Meroë was a safer distance from the Nile.
Meroë was a safer distance from the Nile.
Meroë had fewer natural resources but was farther from Egypt.
The correct answer is: "Meroë was located near iron deposits and trade routes."
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As Egypt established trade with Kush, the two areas began to develop ___________ , in which they relied on one another for goods and shared ideas.
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interdependence
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In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to
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preserve their bodies through mummification and rituals.
What is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt? Place the highest group at the top and the lowest group at the bottom.
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Arrange responses in the correct order to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired position and insert response at that position. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can be moved using the up and down arrow keys or by dragging with a mouse.
The correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt, from highest to lowest, is as follows:
1. Pharaoh
2. Nobles and Priests
3. Scribes and Government Officials
4. Artisans and Craftsmen
5. Farmers and Laborers
6. Slaves and Servants
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The soil of the Nile River Valley is best characterized as
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