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What was an important basis for social differentiation and stratification in the kingdom of Kush?
What was an important basis for social differentiation and stratification in the kingdom of Kush?
- Trade
- Agriculture (correct)
- Pastoralism
- Metal technology
Which metal products were produced in the important center of Meroe?
Which metal products were produced in the important center of Meroe?
- Bronze, aluminum, silver, and tin
- Silver, gold, platinum, and mercury
- Iron, zinc, nickel, and platinum
- Gold, copper, silver, and iron (correct)
Who invaded and destroyed Meroe around 350AD?
Who invaded and destroyed Meroe around 350AD?
- Nubian king
- Egyptian pharaoh
- Aksumite king, Ezana (correct)
- Kushite ruler
What other than agriculture formed an important base of the subsistence economy in the kingdom of Kush?
What other than agriculture formed an important base of the subsistence economy in the kingdom of Kush?
What were Nubian kings and queens considered as, similar to the Egyptian pharaohs?
What were Nubian kings and queens considered as, similar to the Egyptian pharaohs?
What was an important basis for social differentiation and stratification in the kingdom of Kush?
What was an important basis for social differentiation and stratification in the kingdom of Kush?
What metal products were produced in the important center of Meroe?
What metal products were produced in the important center of Meroe?
What was an important source of wealth and power for Nubian states?
What was an important source of wealth and power for Nubian states?
Who invaded and destroyed Meroe around 350AD?
Who invaded and destroyed Meroe around 350AD?
What did Nubian kings and queens rule as, similar to the Egyptian pharaohs?
What did Nubian kings and queens rule as, similar to the Egyptian pharaohs?
Study Notes
Social Structure and Economy of the Kingdom of Kush
- Social differentiation and stratification in the kingdom of Kush were based on control of iron production.
- Agriculture and herding formed an important base of the subsistence economy in the kingdom of Kush.
Meroe: A Center of Metal Production
- Meroe was an important center of metal production, specifically iron and steel.
Foreign Invasion and Destruction
- Meroe was invaded and destroyed around 350AD by the Axumite Kingdom.
Nubian Rulers
- Nubian kings and queens were considered as divine rulers, similar to the Egyptian pharaohs.
- They ruled as gods or god-kings, holding significant power and authority.
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Test your knowledge of the ancient kingdom of Kush with this quiz. Explore the agricultural practices, social structure, and economy of this historical civilization that thrived along the Nile River.
