New Kingdoms of Kush: Day 2

Do NowLet’s answer the homework questions

aboutPiye:1. Why did Piye want to conquer Egypt? 2. What challenge did he face at

Memphis and how did he overcome it? 3. He was the first Kushite king to

accomplish what? 4. How did Piye demonstrate fairness in

the way he ruled Egypt?

Fall of MeroëOther trade routes emergedGreek rulers built ports on the

Red SeaMeroë lost power, importance,

and wealthAxum began raiding townsKush civilization fell in the 4th

Century A.D.

Battle History of Nubia and Kush

Wrap Up

Who were the key rulers of the Kushite

Kingdoms? Who conquered Lower Egypt?

Who conquered Upper Egypt? What were

the 3 capitals of Kush? During which

dynasty did Kush rule Egypt?