1. The Hyksos, or rulers from a foreign land, introduced the horse & chariot. They also brought iron and bronze weapons.

2. The Hyksos reigned in the Delta region while a rival dynasty controlled Thebes.

3. A Theban ruler named Kamose drove the Hyksos out in 1567 BC.

4. His brother Ahmose reunified the country and established the Eighteenth Dynasty beginning the New Kingdom in 1552.

5. Amen-Re is established as the national god.

6. Pharaohs of both the Middle and New Kingdom build cliff tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

8. Egypt became rich through trade with Arabia and Nubia. Egypt traded grain for gold, ivory, ebony, slaves, ostrich feathers, and leopard skins.