Why were the Kushites able to control Egypt during the eighth century BCE?

A. The Egyptians needed stronger leadership to thwart an Assyrian invasion.
B. The Egyptian pharaohs had become weakened due to inbreeding.
C. The Kushites invaded Egypt, killed the pharaoh, and seized control.
D. The Kushites controlled most of Egypt’s debt from building programs.

Answer: A

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