Q: How were Kush and Axum alike?

A: Both were commercial and trade centers

B: Both untilitized the Trans-Saharan Trade.

A: Both were commercial and trade centers

Explanation:

Both cities, especially Axum were extremely rich. Located in Eastern Africa they dominated the trade in the region around Red sea. Kush was especially important after the fall of Egyptian Kingdom, while Axum's role was even more important for quite a long time.