Look at the map of Egypt, Kush, and the Sahara

How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?

a. it created competition with the powerful Egyptian kingdom.
b. It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt
c. it allowed the Kushites to grow enough food to be self-sufficient
d. it allowed the Kushites to travel by boat, which was faster than by foot.

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The correct answer is:

b. It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.

Kush's location enabled it to serve as a vital trade corridor between sub-Saharan Africa and Egypt, facilitating trade and cultural exchanges that contributed to its strength and wealth as a kingdom.