Across
- 1. The capital city famous for its iron production and tall pyramids.
- 3. The strong metal Kushites used to make superior tools and weapons.
- 6. A stone tomb with triangular sides; Kush had more of these than Egypt.
- 7. A powerful queen mother who often ruled or led armies in Kush.
- 8. Strong rapids or waterfalls that made sailing the Nile difficult.
- 10. The Kushite king who conquered Egypt and became its pharaoh.
Down
- 2. A dark, heavy wood from sub-Saharan Africa that Kushites traded.
- 4. The early capital of Kush where the kings were originally crowned.
- 5. The river that provided water and a "highway" for Kushite trade.
- 9. The exchange of goods like gold, ivory, and incense with other lands.