The Hyksos
This group invaded Egypt around 1650 BCE and introduced horse-drawn chariots.
the Hyksos
She was one of the few female pharaohs and built a temple at Deir el-Bahri.
Hatshepsut
Nubia was rich in this precious metal.
gold
This burial site was used during the New Kingdom for pharaohs.
the Valley of the Kings
This group of mysterious raiders attacked Egypt around 1200 BCE.
the Sea Peoples
The Hyksos ruled Egypt during this period.
the Second Intermediate Period
This pharaoh expanded Egypt’s territory through military campaigns.
Thutmose III
Egypt conquered parts of Nubia during this period.
New Kingdom
The Valley of the Kings is located near this ancient city.
Thebes (modern-day Luxor)
Who defeated the Sea Peoples in 1177 BCE
Pharaoh Ramses III
Name one advanced weapon the Hyksos brought to Egypt.
bronze sword or the composite bow
He tried to change Egypt’s religion to worship Aten.
Akhenaten
Around 750 BCE, Nubian kings ruled Egypt during this dynasty.
25th Dynasty
Why did pharaohs choose hidden tombs instead of pyramids?
to protect their treasures from robbers
The Sea Peoples contributed to the collapse of this Anatolian empire.
the Hittite Empire
This city’s rulers led the fight to drive out the Hyksos.
Thebes
His tomb was discovered almost untouched in 1922.
Tutankhamun
This Kushite king united the Nile Valley from north to south.
Piankhi
Name one famous pharaoh buried in the Valley of the Kings.
Ramses II or Tutankhamun
After Egypt’s decline, this Nubian kingdom regained independence and thrived.
Kingdom of Kush
Explain two major impacts the Hyksos had on Egypt’s military.
introduction of chariots and advanced bronze weaponry
This pharaoh ruled for over 60 years and signed one of the first peace treaties.
Ramses II
Describe two features of the Golden Age of Meroë.
Iron production and the development of a writing system
Explain how the Valley of the Kings reflects changes in Egyptian burial practices.
shift from pyramid building to hidden tombs for security and religious reasons
Describe two causes of Egypt’s decline after the New Kingdom.
invasions by the Sea Peoples and internal economic problems