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Chapter 7: Lesson 4-pages 210-214

Questions 1, 2, and 3 on page 214.

Question 1. Why does Kush deserve to be called one of the greatest civilizations of ancient Africa? You need to tell me what makes Kush a great civilization. What did they do that made them a civilization? Check page 140 for a description of what makes people civilized. What did they do? Who did they conquer? What did they invent?

Question 2. What was the meaning of the double crown of Egypt? What achievement of King Piankhy made it an appropriate crown for the Kushite kings? Back in lesson 1 it describes the meaning of the double crown of Egypt. What did King Piankhy do to earn to wear that crown?

Question 3. What benefits did Egypt receive from Kush, and what benefits did Kush receive from Egypt? First, you need to tell me how Egypt benefitted from Kush. What were the things that the Egyptians received from Kush? Then tell me how Kush benefitted from Egypt? What were the things that Kush received from Egypt? It could be religion, building styles, or valuable things