1. Do Now Explain this quote: “Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past” George Orwell 1903-1950 (from the Book 1984)

2. Homework due today Read if necessary Chapter 4, pages 88 – 94, Terms to define in your notebook: HyksosRamses II New KingdomPharaoh HatshepsutKush ThutmosePeople of the Sea NubiaMeroë Piankhi Pull that homework out now.

3. Homework Re-read if necessary Chapter 4, pages 90 – 94, Know these terms to define in your notebook: Ramses IIPiankhi Pharaoh Meroë Kush People of the Sea Review your test and correct your mistakes.

4. New Material Why did the Egyptian Empire become weakened? Like many other empires (this is what we will look at next, the rise & fall of various empires), the larger they became the greater the challenges it faced. Such as: Rivalry for power especially the throne. Weak rulers (problem related to above) Invasion especially with the introduction of new weapons such as the chariot.

5. New Material What are the advantages and disadvantages of an empire? The following groups create a list of advantages and disadvantages. Group 1 – Kyle, Steve, Jerry Group 2 – ABC, Edison, Clement, Joe

6. Empires What are the advantages of an empire? What are the disadvantages of an empire

7. New Material The first rulers of Egypt were not even from Egypt, they were from Asiatic were called Hyksos. They were hated by the people of Egypt. The Hyksos invited the descendants of Abraham to settle in Egypt. Eventually the Hyksos were forced to leave and the Hebrews were then enslaved.

8. New Material After the overthrow of the Hyksos, kings aka Pharaohs began to build a new Egypt. One advantage the Pharaohs had was weaponry. Bronze spears & swords, chariots, archers and organized infantry. Many of these Pharaohs built the empire through war. Hatshepsut – one of the first of the new rulers of the “New Kingdom” Her rule was built on trade.

9. Hatshepsut She took the throne because her step son was too young to rule. She realized wars are costly in terms of men and resources. She encouraged trade to build wealth. Her step-son, Thutmose re-claimed the throne, it is believed by murdering her. His approach was very different. He returned to a war approach. Securing portions of Africa (known as Nubia), Palestine and Syria

10. Thutmose Egypt was about to reach its peak as an empire. As the Egyptians moved into Syria & Palestine they began to get too close to the Hittites Empire. The Hittites moved initially in from Asia Minor. Where is Asia Minor?

11. Quote Re-read if necessary Chapter 4, pages 90 – 94, Know these terms to define in your notebook: Ramses IIPiankhi Pharaoh Meroë Kush People of the Sea Review your test and correct your mistakes.