Ancient Egypt “The New Kingdom”

New Kingdom Hyksos were driven out, “New Kingdom” began b.c.e Capital city of Thebes Strong Pharaohs emerged once again Had strong army Used chariots, horses, bronze weapons

Egyptian Empire Full time army Expanded empire Conquered land all the way to the Taurus mts. at one point

Two Pharaohs Hatshepsut and her husband, nephew, and stepson Thutmose III Ruled jointly for 20 years

Women had a better role during her rule Full legal rights, could inherit and sell property Restored damaged buildings

Hatshepsut’s Temple

Two Pharaohs cont. Hatshepsut died and Thutmose III ruled alone Destroyed much of Hatshepsut’s work Forceful ruler

Thutmose III cont. Held children of conquered rulers Educated them Hoping to educate them enough to never challenge Egyptian rule

Common people lose rights Pharaoh became too powerful Commoners lost their rights No political rights or justice Forced peasants to work on farms and build projects

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