THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE CHAPTER 2 SECTION 3
THE MAIN IDEA THE MIDDLE KINGDOM: The Middle Kingdom was a golden age of peace, prosperity, and advances in the arts and architecture. THE NEW KINGDOM: During the New Kingdom, Egypt acquired new territory and reached the height of its power. THE LEGACIES OF TWO PHARAOHS: Akhenation tried to change Egypt’s religon, while Tutankhamen is famous for the treasures found in his tomb.
THE MAIN IDEA CONTINUED THE END OF THE NEW KINGDOM: Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
VOCABULARY AND PLACES TRIBUTE: INCENSE: LOCATE THEBES ON A MAP.
IMPORTANT PEOPLE AHMOSE HATSHEPSUT THUTMOSE III AKHENATION TUTANKHAMEN RAMSES II
QUESTIONS IDENTIFY: Who were the Hyksos? SUMMARIZE: Describe Egyptian trade during the rule of Hatshepsut. EVALUATE: Why is Tutankhamen so famous today? IDENTIFY: What groups conquered Egypt starting in the 900s B.C.