1. THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE
CHAPTER 2 SECTION 3

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. VOCABULARY AND PLACES
TRIBUTE:
INCENSE:
LOCATE THEBES ON A MAP.

5. IMPORTANT PEOPLE AHMOSE HATSHEPSUT THUTMOSE III AKHENATION TUTANKHAMEN
RAMSES II

6. 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.