How did Hatshepsut come to power?
Hatshepsut came to power when her husband, Thutmose II, died.
Egyptians believed the pharaoh was the son of which important god?
Egyptians believed the pharaoh was the son of Re, the son god.
Which region were the Hyksos from?
The Hyksos were from Westen Asia.
What is the region of Phoenicia known as today?
Today we refer to Phoenicia as the country of Lebanon.
What does the name Akhenaton translate too in English?
Akhenaton translates to "Spirit of Atom" in English.
Who did Hatshepsut rule on behalf?
Hatshepsut ruled on behalf of her nephew, Thutmose III.
What was one of the pharaoh's roles as a god?
The pharaoh participated in ceremonies to help the kingdom thrive. The pharaoh rode a bull around Memphis to keep the soil fertile. The pharaoh was also the first person to cut the ripened grain at harvest time
Which innovative military techniques did the Hyksos have that the Egyptians did not have?
The Hyksos had horse drawn chariots and iron weapons.
What great impact did Phoenicia have on the world?
The Phoenicians invented the alphabet that we use today.
Why was Amenhotep concerned about the priests in Egypt?
Amenhotep was concerned the priests were becoming too powerful.
Who became pharaoh when Hatshepsut died?
When Hatshepsut died, her nephew, Thutmose III became pharaoh.
What is the name of the Egyptian river god?
The Egyptian river god was Hapi.
How long approximately, did the Hyksos rule Egypt?
The Hyksos ruled Egypt for 100 years.
What did the Phoenicians have that the Egyptians needed so badly?
The Phoenicians had trees, which is lumber to build ships, furniture, and make fire.
Who was Amenhotep's very famous son?
Amenhotep's famous son was King Tut?
What change did Amenhotep introduce to the Egyptians religion?
Amenhotep changed Egypt from polytheism to monotheism.
Where did Isis and Osiris rule?
Isis and Osiris ruled the world of the dead.
Which Egyptian drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?
Prince Ahmose drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?
What did the Egyptians trade to the Phoenicians?
The Egyptians traded wheat, paper, gold, copper, tin, and tools to the Phoenicians.
Who was the most successful pharaoh of the New Kingdom?
The most successful pharaoh of the new kingdom was Ramses II.
What name did Amenhotep adopt when he was pharaoh?
Amenhotep changed his name to Akhenaton while he was the pharaoh.
What was Thoth the god of?
Thoth was the god of learning.
In which period is the dynasty Ahmose founded?
Ahmose started the New Kingdom.
What other items besides trees did the Phoenicians have that the Egyptians wanted?
The Egyptians wanted purple dye and furniture from the Phoenicians.
Why was Ramses II so great?
During his reign Ramses II conquered Canaan, Syria, and he signed a peace treaty with the Hittites.