chapte r 10: the kingdom of kush
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Chapte r 10: The kingdom of kush. Kingdom of kush. Civilization thrived from 2000 B.C.E – 350 C.E. History of long ties to Egypt. Paintings of pictures in tombs prove their link . Famous pictures of Hatshepsut: first female pharaoh of Egypt. Egypt and kush. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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CHAPTER 10:THE KINGDOM OF
KUSH
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KINGDOM OF KUSHCivilization thrived from 2000 B.C.E – 350 C.E.History of long ties to EgyptPaintings of pictures in tombs prove their link Famous pictures of Hatshepsut: first female pharaoh of Egypt
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EGYPT AND KUSHHad a complicated relationship
Both influenced each otherKush also named “Nubia”- Egyptian word nub
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THE EGYPTIANIZATION OF KUSH
Besides Egypt, greatest African civilizationSurrounded the Nile river and had rich gold minesKush had prime location and resourcesLinked Egypt to central & southern Africa
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EGYPTIANIZATION CONT.Egyptians traded- grain, beer,
& linen for Kush’s gold, ivory, leather, & timber, bought slavesEgypt often raided Kush gaining territoryNew Kingdom Period- 1600- 1100 B.C.E. Egypt Conquered Kush- had to give them gifts
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EGYPTIANIZATION CONT.Pharaoh appointed
governor to make sure gifts were givenGold, cattle, ivory, ebony, ostrich feathers, and slavesKushites had to speak & write in EgyptianHad to worship Egyptian gods and wear their clothing
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HOW WOULD THIS MAKE YOU FEEL?
What if you had no freedom to choose your clothing, religion, or language?Would this bother you?
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EGYPTIANIZATION CONT.Kush’s famed
“archers” hired to fight in Egyptian ArmyPrinces from Kush, sent to Egypt to be educated1100 B.C.E. New Kingdom collapsedKush gained independence but Egyptian culture still thrived
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KINGDOM OF KUSHEgypt fell into political chaosAbout 10 Egyptian Kingdoms fought each other for power, became weakMid 700’s Kush invaded EgyptEgyptian Kings surrender to Kush King, Piye
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KING PIYE“Uniter of two lands”Kush extended 1,500 milesBecame the 25th dynasty -Family or group that rules for several yearsWanted to revive Egypt’s past glory
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ASSYRIANS TAKE OVER
By 650’s B.C.E. all Kush Kings returned to Kush
Tried to fight off Assyrians for many years but failed
Advanced iron weapons
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EGYPT & KUSH…AGAIN!Egypt invades
and destroys Kush’s capital city: NapataKush changed capital to Meroe, 300 miles south of NaptaMeroe boosted already good trade for Kush
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MEROE & IRONGreat, large, wealthy cityRich in iron depositsPlenty of forests, needed wood to make coalCharcoal used to heat the iron depositsSpears, arrows, swords, and axes for farming
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KUSH RETURNS TO AFRICAN ROOTS
Artwork, clothing, building no longer looked EgyptianWorshiped African-lion godWrote & spoke in native language: MeroiticArtisans made pottery, cloth, gold and silver jewelry
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AFRICAN ROOTS Revived African practice of female leadershipKandakes- powerful female ruler, co ruled with son or husbandVery famous Queen Amanirenas- fought of RomeAfter 3 years, signed a Peace Treaty
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KUSH FALLSAfter defeating Rome, Kush thrived for about 400 more years
Around 350 C.E. Kush fell to Ethiopia
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LOOK HOW MUCH YOU’VE JUST
LEARNED!