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New Kingdoms of Kush: Day 2. Do Now. Let’s answer the homework questions about Piye : Why did Piye want to conquer Egypt? What challenge did he face at Memphis and how did he overcome it? He was the first Kushite king to accomplish what ?
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Do Now Let’s answer the homework questions about Piye: • Why did Piye want to conquer Egypt? • What challenge did he face at Memphis and how did he overcome it? • He was the first Kushiteking to accomplish what? • How did Piye demonstrate fairness in the way he ruled Egypt?
Fall of Meroë Other trade routes emerged Greek rulers built ports on the Red Sea Meroë lost power, importance, and wealth Axum began raiding towns Kush civilization fell in the 4th Century A.D.
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?
