1. Today: Amenhotep III – Its tough to be the king
11/23/10 BR: Imagine that you are the king or queen of a country. Think about all of the daily responsibilities you have. Describe how you would do your job. What kind of help would you need?
Today: Amenhotep III – Its tough to be the king

2. Extra Credit Questions – Chapter 13
1. Why is “diplomacy” a good word to use in summing up Amenhotep III’s reign?
2. How did Amenhotep show his devotion to his wife?
3. Who are the 3 entities served by a vizier?
4. What group of Egyptian authorities reported to the vizier?
5. What problems could come up if the pharaoh was weak and the vizier was strong?
6. Does the U.S. president have a vizier?
7. Why was stealing in ancient Egypt punished so severely?
8.Do you think the Egyptian system of justice was fair?

3. Vizier – helper or chief counselor to the king

4. Read through chapter 13
Describe the duties of the vizier in the areas shown. Add details about teach area in the circles.
Then..
The vizier was described as the “Eyes and Ears of the Sovereign.” Explain why you agree or disagree with that statement.

5. Oversee the Kings Works
Keep Records
Vizier
Maintain Law and Order