Because the Kushites likely formed one of the earliest civilizations, they were not influenced by Egyptian culture; instead, they heavily influenced Egypt. A) True B) False

The statement "Because the Kushites likely formed one of the earliest civilizations, they were not influenced by Egyptian culture; instead, they heavily influenced Egypt" is B) False.

• The relationship between the ancient Kingdom of Kush and Egypt was complex and involved mutual cultural exchange and influence. While the Kingdom of Kush in Nubia (present-day Sudan) was an ancient civilization that predated some aspects of Egyptian culture, it was also significantly influenced by Egypt over time. At certain points in history, Kushites even ruled parts of Egypt, leading to a cultural interchange between the two regions.
• Egypt and Kush had periods of conflict and cooperation, with Egypt influencing Kush culturally, politically, and economically, and vice versa. The Kushite culture did indeed leave its mark on Egyptian civilization, especially during periods when the Kingdom of Kush conquered and ruled parts of Egypt. Therefore, the statement oversimplifies the historical interaction between these civilizations.