Question

Question

Which of the following were important achievements of the Kushites? Select the three correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

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

Answer 1

The important achievements of the Kushites among the options given are:

1. The development of Africa's first iron-working city
2. The famous text, The Book of the Dead (notably associated with ancient Egyptian culture, but the Kushites adopted and continued many aspects of Egyptian culture, including religious texts)
3. Trade networks that stretched from Greece to south of the Sahara

The other options, such as the defeat of the Assyrian army and the invention of papyrus, are not directly attributable to the Kushites.

Answer 2

Because the Egyptians constructed early forms of glass and mortar for setting bricks, scholars know they were skilled in which science?

(1 point)
Responses

chemisty

chemisty

astronomy

astronomy

physics

physics

anatomy

anatomy

Answer 3

Because the Egyptians constructed early forms of glass and mortar for setting bricks, scholars know they were skilled in chemistry.

Answer 4

Which effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?

(1 point)
Responses

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.

Answer 5

The correct response is: Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture.

Answer 6

n order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and
Choose

Answer 7

In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and mathematics.

Answer 8

How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?

(1 point)
Responses

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.

Answer 9

The correct response is: She increased Egypt's wealth by expanding trade.

Answer 10

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.

It allowed the Kushites to travel by boat, which was faster than by foot.

Answer 11

The correct response is: It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.