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Egypt Test
People
Term | Definition |
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Menes | King of Upper Egypt whose army took over Lower Egypt. |
Khufu | Had the Great Pyramid built for him. |
Jean Champollion | A french scholar who figured out how to read hieroglyphics. |
Imhotep | Built the first pyramid for Pharaoh Zoser and was the first architect known by name in history. |
Ahmose I | Attacked Lower Egypt and defeated the Hyksos. Started the period called the New Kingdom. |
Amenhotep I | Made many allies and traded with people in Africa, Asia, and southern Europe. Was a great builder. |
Hatshepsut | Was one of Egypt's few female leaders. She is known for her burial temple. |
Akhenaton | Practiced monotheism and destroyed all polytheism temples. He was very unpopular. |
Ramses II | He was the last strong pharaoh and he ruled for 67 years. He was a strong and wise leader. |
Hyksos | Skilled in warfare. They used horses and chariots. Fought with bronze weapons and sturdy bows. Conquered Lower Egypt and ruled it for about 100 years. |
King Tut | Ruled shortly after Akhenaton died. He only ruled for a few years until he died at age 19. |