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What was the New Kingdom
Period of prosperity where Egypt grew very powerful. (1550bc to 1070bc).
History's earliest well-known female ruler. Trade flourished under her rule.
Hatshepsut
what does barter mean
exchange (trade)
in what year did Hatshepsut come to power?
1470bc
What did Hatshepsut order to be constructed to celebrate her rule?
many great monuments
What ended up happening to Hatshepsut? (possibly)
She disappeared after 15 years, possibly murdered by her stepson, who became a pharaoh and tried to erase her name from all monuments and records (obviously he failed at this).
Who ruled with Hatshepsut for part of the time?
Her stepson, Thutmose III
Hatshepsut moved the capital city to ________.
Thebes
Wealth generated through trade expeditions did what for Egypt?
Stimulated the economy and funded great building projects.
How was Hatshepsut crowned sole King?
She played a smart political game and won enough support to be crowned sole king.
What Pharaoh-like functions did Hatshepsut perform as king?
She performed religious, military, and political functions of a pharaoh and dressed as a king
What items did Egypt need to barter for that the land did not produce?
timber and exotic luxuries
The large professional army of the New Kingdom expanded into ___________ and __________.
Palestine & Nubia
what 3 things made Egypt rich
plunder from war, taxes from conquered lands, and trade
Egyptian merchants and traders bartered: (name 3 things)
Egyptian beer, wine, food, manufactured goods, incense, ebony, ivory, leopard skins, and monkeys.