Kush & Geography Info 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 Geography – it has to do with land 2.Politics – Country’s need governments 3.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 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 Africa Asia Europe North America South America Australia Antarctica

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