How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom? (1 point) Responses 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.