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What event led to Meroe becoming the second capital of the Kingdom of Kush?
What event led to Meroe becoming the second capital of the Kingdom of Kush?
- Conflict with the Kingdom of Axum
- Decline due to overuse of resources
- Relocation by the Kushite King Ergamenes
- Invasion by Egyptian Pharaoh Psamtik II (correct)
In which city did the ruling queens of Kush, known as Candaces, hold prominence during the Meroitic Period?
In which city did the ruling queens of Kush, known as Candaces, hold prominence during the Meroitic Period?
- Karonog
- Axum
- Napata
- Meroe (correct)
What was a significant industry in the Kingdom of Kush after they developed iron-working techniques in Meroe?
What was a significant industry in the Kingdom of Kush after they developed iron-working techniques in Meroe?
- Iron metalworking (correct)
- Pottery making
- Gold mining
- Cattle herding
Which language was used by members of the ruling classes in the Kingdom of Kush before their own script was developed?
Which language was used by members of the ruling classes in the Kingdom of Kush before their own script was developed?
What was a characteristic feature of the pottery created by the Kushites?
What was a characteristic feature of the pottery created by the Kushites?
Which deity was important during the time when Napata was the capital of Kush?
Which deity was important during the time when Napata was the capital of Kush?
What led to the decline of Meroe as a city and eventually to the fall of the Kingdom of Kush?
What led to the decline of Meroe as a city and eventually to the fall of the Kingdom of Kush?
What is a notable aspect of the political organization in the Kingdom of Kush?
What is a notable aspect of the political organization in the Kingdom of Kush?
'The Meroitic language is considered part of which language family?'
'The Meroitic language is considered part of which language family?'
What led to the move of the royal burials from Napata to Meroe?
What led to the move of the royal burials from Napata to Meroe?
What was a significant shift in political organization when the Kingdom of Kush moved to Meroe?
What was a significant shift in political organization when the Kingdom of Kush moved to Meroe?
What was a key reason for the decline of Meroe as a city and the fall of the Kingdom of Kush?
What was a key reason for the decline of Meroe as a city and the fall of the Kingdom of Kush?
Which industry thrived in the Kingdom of Kush after moving its capital to Meroe?
Which industry thrived in the Kingdom of Kush after moving its capital to Meroe?
What characterized the language used by members of the ruling classes before the development of Meroitic Script?
What characterized the language used by members of the ruling classes before the development of Meroitic Script?
What significant aspect distinguished Kush's political organization from that of Egypt?
What significant aspect distinguished Kush's political organization from that of Egypt?
Which deity became prominent in the religion of Kush after the move to Meroe?
Which deity became prominent in the religion of Kush after the move to Meroe?
What resource was overused contributing to the decline of Meroe?
What resource was overused contributing to the decline of Meroe?
Which period is known for its advanced metalworking during the Kingdom of Kush's history?
Which period is known for its advanced metalworking during the Kingdom of Kush's history?
What type of farming was common in the Kingdom of Kush?
What type of farming was common in the Kingdom of Kush?
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