section #2.3 “the egyptian empire” p59-67. the middle kingdom
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Section #2.3“The Egyptian Empire”
p59-67
The Middle Kingdom
What caused the pharaoh’s to “lose control” over Egypt
at the end of the Old Kingdom?
Nobles battled one another for power
1.
What do you call the payments that conquered
people were forced to make to the Egyptian pharaoh?
tribute
2.
What do you call the area where pharaoh’s tombs
were cut into cliffs?
The Valley of the Kings
3.
How did the Hyksos manage to invade Egypt?
They used horse-drawn chariotsto cross the desert.
4.
What advantages did the Hyksos have over the
Egyptians?
- They Hyksos had chariots and the Egyptians were used to fighting on foot- The Hyksos had copper weapons
5.
The New Kingdom
What was the name of the Egyptian queen who ruled over
Egypt?
Hatshepsut
6.
Queen Hatshepsut was more interested in __
than taking over more lands
trade
7.
What do you call the material burned for its pleasant smell?
incense
8.
Why did Egyptians look to trade for wood?
There weren’t many trees along the Nile
9.
Who took over whenHatshepsut died?
Thutmose III
10.
The Legacies of Two Pharaohs
What animal went from being used as a valued hunter, to a
treasured family pet to adored goddess in Egypt?
The cat
12.
What pharaoh tried to take power away from priests in Egypt?
Amenhotep IV
13.
What is the name of the young boy who became pharaoh
at the age of 10?
King Tutankhamen(King Tut)
14.
Why is King Tut famous today?
His tomb was discovered fully intact in 1922 … most other tombs had been
robbed so we don’t have artifacts from them.
15.
What is Ramses II known for?
During his reign the Egyptian empire was rebuilt.
16.
Besides being a “house for the gods” what was the purpose of
temples in Egypt?
They were used as banks and places to store valuable items.
17.
New Kingdom
18.
Slavery became popular in Egypt
Identify the kingdom; Old Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
19.
A time of stability, prosperity and achievement.
Identify the kingdom; Old Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
20.
The first pyramids were built
Identify the kingdom; Old Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom
New Kingdom
21.
Trade brought great wealth to Egypt
Identify the kingdom; Old Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom
Identify the kingdom; Old Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
22.
The Hyksos defeated the Egyptians and took control of Egypt
New Kingdom
23.
Ahmose reigned over Egypt
Identify the kingdom; Old Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
24.
The arts flourished
Identify the kingdom; Old Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom
New Kingdom
25.
A queen named Hatshepsut ruled over Egypt
Identify the kingdom; Old Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom