1. Ancient Egypt “The New Kingdom”

2. New Kingdom Hyksos were driven out, “New Kingdom” began 1570-1090 b.c.e Capital city of Thebes Strong Pharaohs emerged once again Had strong army Used chariots, horses, bronze weapons

3. Egyptian Empire Full time army Expanded empire Conquered land all the way to the Taurus mts. at one point

5. Two Pharaohs Hatshepsut and her husband, nephew, and stepson Thutmose III Ruled jointly for 20 years

6. Women had a better role during her rule Full legal rights, could inherit and sell property Restored damaged buildings

7. Hatshepsut’s Temple

8. Two Pharaohs cont. Hatshepsut died and Thutmose III ruled alone Destroyed much of Hatshepsut’s work Forceful ruler

9. Thutmose III cont. Held children of conquered rulers Educated them Hoping to educate them enough to never challenge Egyptian rule

10. Common people lose rights Pharaoh became too powerful Commoners lost their rights No political rights or justice Forced peasants to work on farms and build projects

11. THE END!