Kush & Geography Info Feud

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 land Politics – Country’s need governments 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 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

Kush & Geography Info Feud