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Chapter 5 Lesson 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Between c. 2055 B.C. and 1650 B.C., the Egyptians enjoyed a period of greatness called the ______. | Middle Kingdom |
| Egyptian pharaohs added to the wealth of the empire by demanding ______ from conquered kingdom | tribute |
| Which group briefly ruled Egypt during the 1600s B.C.? | the Hyksos |
| Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few women to rule Egypt, expanded the empire through trade instead of war. | TRUE |
| The Egyptians traded wheat, paper, gold, copper, and tools to the Phoenicians in return for ______. | wood and furniture |
| Thutmose III expanded the Egyptian empire through the use of ______. | war |
| What major change did King Amenhotep IV make? | He started a new religion that worshiped only one god, Aton. |
| The most successful pharaoh of the New Kingdom was ______. | Ramses II |
| he rebuilding of temples during the New Kingdom helped improve the Egyptian economy. | TRUE |
| Why did the Egyptian empire weaken and fall after 1300 B.C.? | The Egyptians were attacked by a series of enemies. |
| Why would someone want to buy incense? | Someone would want to buy incense to make their house smell better, or to use in a religious ceremony |
| What might have been the duties of an ancient Egyptian envoy? | An envoy’s duties may have to included representing the Egyptians Empire by meeting with political leaders in other places and sending reports back to the Pharoh. |
| Discuss two reasons why the Middle Kingdom period was a “golden age” for Egypt. | Egypt acquired new territory and reached the height of its power. With the building of great tombs and satues, arts and architecture flourished. |
| Why was the New Kingdom a unique period in ancient Egypt’s history? | During the New Kingdom, two remarkable Pharoh came to power. Ammenhop IV tries to change Egypt’s religion from polytheistic to monotheistic. Tutankhamen was only a boy; He was only 10 years old and died at 19. |