Primary sources
The Wisdom of the Grand Vizier
What is a document giving advice for future leaders?
~1630-1520 BC
What is the 2nd Intermediate Period?
This leader defeated the Hyksos in a 30 year war of liberation.
Who is Ahmose I?
Most famous ruler, and well known, because of his tomb
Who is Tutankhamen?
Northern most town where great battle was fought under Seti I
What is Kadesh?
A wise ruler who governed with Isis
Who is Osiris?
Group of invader from the Levant, or north, of Egypt
Who are the Hyksos?
~1539-1075 BC
What is the new Kingdom?
First 19th dynasty ruler who reinstated polytheism?
Who is Seti I?
The core concept in the Egyptian creation myth representing the eternal struggle between order and chaos
What is Ma'at vs. Isfet?
Central to all Egyptian myths, this concept emphasized balance and restoration after conflict
What is Ma'at?
The Hyksos were culturally related to this group.
Who are the Assyrians or Canaanites?
During this time we see the reign of the first female Pharaoh.
Who is Hatshepsut?
Fought and won the Battle of Kadesh
Who is Ramses II?
Great building projects like the pyramids were a Hallmark of this time period.
What is the Old Kingdom?
A Dialogue of Man with His Soul is an Ancient Egyptian text about a conversation between a man and this.
What is his Ba?
This was not in great use by the Egyptian military before it was introduced by the invading forces.
What is the horse and chariot?
This ruler outlawed polytheism, or worship of many gods.
Who is Akhenaten?
Fought the Sea Peoples
Who is Ramses III?
The Naqada Period, from ~5500-3150 BC, featured early development including mastery of husbandry, agriculture, and this.
What is ceramics?
In this text, a palace attendant learns about loyalty, identity, exile, and the importance of dying in Egypt.
What is The Story of Sinuhe?
This weapon was unseen by the Egyptian armies before the Hyksos invasion.
What is the bow and arrow?
The "Egyptian Napoleon"
Who is Thutmose III?
After the death of Ramses III, there were a series of leaders ending with this result.
What is the split of the kingdom into upper and lower?
Egyptian exceptionalism during the Old Kingdom included a belief in their superiority over neighboring groups like this group.
Who are the Nubians?