1. The Rivals of Ancient Egypt

2. Nubia Kingdom to the south of Egypt Present-Day Ethiopia
Capitol city was Meroe
Famous for its 200 small pyramids
Nubia becomes Kush after it is conquered
Nubia and Kush will have trade relations with Egyptians because they shared the Nile

3. Hyksos Semi-Nomadic people from Central Asia
Invade Egypt at the end of the Middle Kingdom
Hyksos introduce Bronze and Bronze weapons
Hyksos also use chariots and introduce the Egyptians to them

4. Hittites Located in Turkey Capitol was Hatusha Egypt’s Greatest Rival
Until the New Kingdom, the Hittite Empire was the world’s greatest power
Stronger than Egypt

6. Battle of Kadesh Egyptians vs. Hittites
Ramses II lead the Egyptians in battle
The greatest battle in the history of Egypt
Egyptian victory
Resulted in the world’s 1st peace treaty