Pharaohs
Which pharaoh built many temples and monuments and ruled during a time of peace and wealth?
Amenhotep III
What was the title of Egypt's ruler?
Pharaoh
Who was the Egyptian sun god worshipped before Akhenaten's reforms?
Amun
What giant stone statues were built for Amenhotep III and still stand today?
Colossi of Memnon
What neighbouring empire was Egypt's main rival during the reign of Ramesses II?
The Hittites
Which pharaoh changed Egypt's religion to worship mainly one god, the Aten?
Akhenaten
What was the job of a vizier?
Chief adviser, top official
What god did Akhenaten promote above all others?
Aten
What type of building was used to worship the gods?
Temple
What famous battle did Ramesses II fight against the Hittites?
Battle of Kadesh
Which famous queen was the wife of Akhenaten?
Nefertiti
What was the role of a scribe?
To read, write, and keep records
What was the name of Akhenaten's new capital city?
Akhetaten (Amarna)
Which famous temple complex was expanded by many New Kingdom pharaohs?
Karnak Temple Complex
Was the Battle of Kadesh a clear Egyptian victory, Hittite victory, or neither?
Neither / it was largely a draw
Which boy king became pharaoh after Akhenaten?
Tutankhamun
Who was the powerful queen and Great Royal Wife of Ramesses II?
Nefertari
After Akhenaten died, what happened to his religious changes?
Egypt returned to traditional gods and goddesses.
Which temple was built by Ramesses II and features four giant seated statues?
Valley of the Kings
What agreement between Egypt and the Hittites helped bring peace after years of conflict?
The Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty
Which pharaoh fought the Hittites and ruled Egypt for over 60 years?
Ramesses II
What group of people looked after temples and religious ceremonies?
Priests
What is the term historians use for Akhenaten's religious changes?
The Amarna Revolution (or Amarna Religious Revolution)
In which valley were many New Kingdom pharaohs buried?
Valley of the Kings
Why were foreign relations important to pharaohs such as Amenhotep III?
To maintain trade, alliances, and peace with neighbouring kingdoms.