Across
- 3. As the influence of Axum began to decline, many people retreated in search of new farmland, creating a the new civilization of _________ (page 43).
- 4. Archaeologists believe that the first settlers to the Nile River Valley in Egypt were _______ (page 29).
- 7. During the New Kingdom, _____ achieved new prominence in Egyptian life (page 36).
- 8. Axum's location near the _____ was ideal for _____ (page 41).
- 10. The Kushites traded beyond their borders, and this led to a growing interest in the teachings of ________ page 40).
Down
- 1. A decline in resources hurt the Kingdom of Kush. The Kushites cut down an increasing number of ____ to burn as fuel to make iron (page 40).
- 2. The most important resource for the Kingdom of Kush was iron ore, used to make tools and _______ (page 39).
- 5. This civilization is a blend of African and Arab cultures (page 41).
- 6. During the Middle Kingdom, Egyptians dug a ______ between the Nile and Red Sea for trade (page 35).
- 9. Religion in Kush was strongly influenced by _____ (page 39).
- 11. The pyramids in Egypt are elaborate _____ built for the pharaohs (page 31).