Question

How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?

A.) it created competition with the powerful Egyptian kingdom

B.) it provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt

C.) it allowed the Kush1tes to grow enough food to be self-sufficient

D.) it allows the Kush1tes to travel by boat, which was faster than foot.

Answer 1

Bit provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt

Answer 2

B) it provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt

Step-by-step explanation:

Kush, helped define the cultural and political landscape of most part of northeastern Africa, extending from the Upper Nile to the Red Sea.

Location and the natural resources (iron) made Kush a great trading center. The region also served as a major trading center for goods from the African interior, Arabian desert, and Mediterranean basin.