The Civilization of Kush
Vocabulary-
Nubia-Name of the Southern region of Egypt.
Kush-Is another name for Nubia.
Savannas-Grassy lands that stretch across Africa south of the Sahara
Kerma Kingdom-First Kingdom of Nubia; Traded with Egypt
Napata-Kushite Kings ruled from this city.
Kashta and Piye-These 2 Kushite Kings conquered Egypt in 750 BCE
Assyrians-This group of people took control of Kush by using Iron weapons.
Meroe-After Assyrians conquered Kush, this became the new Kush capital in the far South of Egypt
Ethiopia- On todays maps the Kingdom of Kush is located hereEthiopia- Axum-
Kush-Is another name for Nubia.
Savannas-Grassy lands that stretch across Africa south of the Sahara
Kerma Kingdom-First Kingdom of Nubia; Traded with Egypt
Napata-Kushite Kings ruled from this city.
Kashta and Piye-These 2 Kushite Kings conquered Egypt in 750 BCE
Assyrians-This group of people took control of Kush by using Iron weapons.
Meroe-After Assyrians conquered Kush, this became the new Kush capital in the far South of Egypt
Ethiopia- On todays maps the Kingdom of Kush is located hereEthiopia- Axum-
EQ:How did the Civilization of Kush develop?
The civilization of Kush came to be when a group of people came from Nubia to form a new independent kingdom. They saw this kingdom as a chance to break free from Egypt after the new kingdom. The citizens of Kush were ruled by powerful Kushite kings from the city of Napata. Napata was along the the Upper Nile which made it easier for the Kushites to trade.
Problem/Solution
The problem in Kush was that their weapons did not stand a chance against the Assyrians who had weapons made of iron. There is an easy solution to this problem. All they have to do to solve this problem is to get stronger weapons.