A map of the Kingdom of Kush, its major cities, trade routes, and its resources is shown. Kush is a region on the Nile River south of Egypt. The city of Napata is located on the junction of the Nile River and a trade route. The city of Meroë is located on the junction of the Nile River and a trade route, about 200 miles southeast of Napata. Iron deposits are located to about 300 miles to the east of Napata and about 10 miles to the east of Meroë.
What were the advantages of establishing Meroë as the new capital of Kush?
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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.
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The advantage of establishing Meroë as the new capital of Kush is:
Meroë was located near iron deposits and trade routes.
This location would have facilitated trade and provided access to important resources for economic development and military purposes.
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