Egypt's middle and new kingdoms
eq: what happened to egypt during the middle and new kingdoms?
During the Middle and New kingdoms of Egypt, Egypt had religion play a huge part in cultural aspects of living. They also had many more architectural accomplishments. They also had a female Pharaoh. But after many years, the Egyptian empire fell to enemy countries.
Problem and solutionP: Pharaohs had trouble keeping Egyptian countries under control.
S: The Egyptian Empire fell. |
vocabulary2050 BCE- Middle Kingdom begins
1500 BCE- Queen Hatsheput reigns Middle Kingdom- Egyptian time period that falls in between the "Old and New Kingdoms"; Called the "Golden Years" in Egypt Tribute- Forced payment to a more powerful group; It made Egypt rich Valley of the Kings- On the west bank of the Nile River; Tombs were built here for Pharaohs during the Middle Kingdom Hyksos- This group of outsiders conquered Egypt bring the Middle Kingdom to an end in 1670 BCE Ahmose- He drove the Hyksos out of Egypt out of Egypt in 1550 BCE; Starting the New Kingdom Hatsheput- First female Pharoah; led Egypt as a regent and then became Pharaoh after her nephew died Regenta- person who rules a kingdom during the reign of a child, absence, or disability of the leader. Thutmose III-The nephew of Hatsheput; He became pharoah after her death. Amenhotep IV-Husband of Nefertiti; Created a new religion with only one god named Aton; Egypt lost much during his rule Tutankhamen or "King Tut"- Son-in-law of Amenhotep IV; Ruled at the age of 10; His tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in AD 1922 Ramses II-Most successful Pharaoh during the New Kingdom 1150 BCE-In this year Egyptians lost there empire. Assyrians-In 670 BCE Egypt was taken over by what group? |