Ancient Kush Civilization ob: 1

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Where did Kush capital move to?

Eventually Kush moved its capital to Meroë because its merchants increasingly relied on the Red Sea to trade with its neighbors.

Why was the iron-making industry so important?

For Kush, the productive iron-making industry led to the Sahara Desert taking over the formerly fertile land.

What was an important feature?

Suitable farmland led to the successful settlement of the Kush civilization.

Where is Kush located?

The Kush civilization is located in Northeast Africa below Egypt.

What were the cataracts purpose?

The Kush civilization was bounded on the north by the cataracts of the river. Cataracts or rapids in the Nile River served as a natural border between ancient Egypt and Kush.

Why was the Nile river so important?

The Nile River helped Kush develop into a wealthy trade center. Kush establish trade with other civilizations early in its history by trading along the Nile.

Where is the red sea?

The Red Sea bordered Kush to the east.

Describe the interaction of the Kushites with their physical setting?

The best description of the interaction of Kushites with their physical setting is that they made use of the available natural resources.

How did Kush strengthen?

The kingdom of Kush was strengthened by the collapse of which of its neighbor Egypt in the ancient world.


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