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Which 3 of the following were important achievements of the Kushites?

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the invention of one of the world's first alphabets
the famous text, The Book of the Dead
the defeat of the Assyrian army
the development of Africa's first iron-working city
trade networks that stretched from Greece to south of the Sahara
the invention of papyrus
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Because the Egyptians constructed early forms of glass and mortar for setting bricks, scholars know they were skilled in which science?

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

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Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms.
Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture.
Kushites wanted to leave their country and move to Egypt.




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What is the purpose of tomb paintings like the one shown?

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To show future generations how the Egyptians live
To guide tomb robbers to the treasure room
To provide the buried person with the objects show
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In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and ________.

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poetry
mathematics
astronomy
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How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?

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She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest.
She established Alexandria as a major center of learning.
She increased Egypt's wealth by expanding trade.
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The three important achievements of the Kushites from your list are:

1. **The famous text, The Book of the Dead** - While associated mostly with ancient Egyptians, the Kushites also held significant cultural exchanges with Egyptian civilization, which influenced their own funerary texts.

2. **The development of Africa's first iron-working city** - The Kingdom of Kush was known for its advanced iron-working technology, particularly in the city of Meroë, which became a center for iron production.

3. **Trade networks that stretched from Greece to south of the Sahara** - The Kushite kingdom was involved in extensive trade networks that connected various parts of Africa, the Mediterranean, and beyond, facilitating the exchange of goods and culture.

The other options (the invention of one of the world's first alphabets, the defeat of the Assyrian army, and the invention of papyrus) are less directly associated with the Kushites or are attributed to other civilizations.
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Because the Egyptians constructed early forms of glass and mortar for setting bricks, scholars know they were skilled in **chemistry**. Their ability to manipulate materials and create substances like glass indicates a foundational knowledge of chemical processes.
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The effect that continued trade with Egypt had on Kush civilization was that **Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture.** This cultural exchange influenced various aspects of Kushite life, including religion, art, and architecture.
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The purpose of tomb paintings is primarily **to provide the buried person with the objects shown.** These paintings often depicted scenes of daily life, offerings, and activities that the deceased might need in the afterlife, serving as a form of spiritual sustenance and support for the individual in their journey after death.
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In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and **mathematics**. They required knowledge of geometry to design the pyramids and ensure their stability and alignment.
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Hatshepsut changed Egypt during her reign as pharaoh by **increasing Egypt's wealth by expanding trade.** She is known for establishing trade networks and conducting successful trading expeditions, particularly to Punt, which brought valuable resources and luxury goods to Egypt.