Geography and Natural Resources
River that was central to the development and sustenance of New Kingdom Egypt.
The Nile River
Considered one of the earliest known peace treaties in history
Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty
Pharaoh attempted to change Egyptian religion to worship one god, Aten
Akhenaten
Chief god worshipped in traditional New Kingdom Egyptian religion
Amun
Temple complex in Thebes dedicated to the god Amun
Karnak Temple
Two key natural resources that Egypt exploited during the New Kingdom for building and trade.
Gold and timber (or other approved by teacher!)
Major foreign power that the Egyptians frequently battled during the New Kingdom to the northeast
Hittites
Famous boy king of the 18th Dynasty whose tomb discovery in 1922 sparked worldwide interest in Egyptology
Tutankhamun
Name of the book that guided the dead through the afterlife
Book of the Dead
Massive temple complex built by Ramses II at the southern border of Egypt.
Abu Simbel?
Region to the south of Egypt that was a vital source of gold during the New Kingdom
Nubia
Name given to describe the Amenhotep III's regnal years.
Golden Age/Era
19th Dynasty pharaoh known for military campaigns and the signing of the Treaty of Kadesh
Ramses II
Main role of the pharaoh in New Kingdom Egyptian religion
Pharaoh was a mediator between gods and people
Two main purposes of the temples in New Kingdom Egypt
Honour/house gods
Provide a place for rituals and offerings
Geographical feature and how it contributed to Egypt's defence strategy
Main source for diplomacy and international relations during Akhenaten's reign.
Amarna Letters
Many other pharaohs in the 18th and 19th Dynasty tried to emulate his military success.
Thutmose III
The god worshipped at Gem pa'aten was known by these two names
Aten, Sun Disk
Tomb-building site used for many New Kingdom pharaohs
Valley of the Kings
Crucial natural feature in Lower Egypt for agriculture in New Kingdom Egypt.
Nile Delta
The three strategies/policies that increased Egypt's wealth and influence during the New Kingdom.
Military conquest, trade and diplomatic alliances
Royal adviser and military leader served under several pharaohs of the 18th Dynasty
Horemheb
Major religious festival celebrated in New Kingdom Egypt that honoured the Theban Triad of gods
(bonus 50 points for each member of the Theban Triad of gods you can name)
Opet Festival
Amun, Mut, and Khonsu
Monumental temple complex, started by Seti I and completed by Ramses II, is renowned for its hypostyle hall and contains some of the finest relief carvings of the New Kingdom
Temple of Seti I at Abydos