1. Social Studies
Essential UNIT Question: How did the ancient world contribute to the development of civilization?

2. Social Studies Standards
Case study of an early people of the Middle East (Sumer, Egypt, or Mesopotamia): 3.1 a, 3.1 c, 3.1 d

3. DO-NOW:
Place HW # 34 in portfolio;

4. Focus Question # 25:
How did the New Kingdom of Egypt contribute to the development of world civilization?

5. Egypt Becomes an Empire:
The New Kingdom came to power in 1,570 B.C.E.
At this time, Egypt conquered many nearby lands, such as Kush, claiming those resources for their own: Gold, ivory, leopard skins, copper, and precious stones.
As a result, Egypt became exceedingly wealthy and dominant;
They were led by a powerful pharaoh named Amenhotep I (ahm un HOH tep);
At its peak, Egypt controlled a vast area that reached the Euphrates River. It was an empire!

6. Amenhotep & Hatshepsut:
Pharaoh Amenhotep opened trade with Africa, Asia and Europe, expanding the reputation of Egypt as a powerful and important culture throughout the world;
He traded ideas, technology and other resources that enriched the Egyptian economy and improved the quality of life for his people;
He is known for the famous temples of Karnak and ones he built in Nubia that increased his fame and legacy.

7. Amenhotep I

8. Temple Chapel of Amenhotep I

9. First Lady Pharaoh!
The new Kingdom was also known for the first female pharaoh, Hatshepsut (hat SHEP soot);
She built a famous temple, Deir el-Bahri, which is recognized as one of the most beautiful buildings of ancient Egypt.

10. Greatest Achievements:
The New Kingdom achieved the status of an empire;
There civilization spread throughout the known world;
As a result, Egyptian science, medicine, astronomy and mathematics were the standards;
Egyptian priests developed a calendar based on 12 months and 30 days each;
Splendid palaces and tombs were built;
The New Kingdom fragmented around 1,000 B.C.E. because of internal fighting between priests and weak pharaohs.

11. Pharaoh Hatshepsut

12. New Kingdom Influence

13. The Great Shake Up!
A new pharaoh, who called himself Akhenaton (ahk uh-NAH-tuhn), rose to power in 1,379 B.C.E.
The new pharaoh angered the priests by worshipping a new god named Aton, or Aten, the only true god.
He refused to worship other gods.
He was the first monotheistic pharaoh.

14. Decline of the Empire:
Akhenaton was widely disliked; the empire lost its influence and much territory during his reign;
King Tutankhamen became pharaoh shortly after Akhenaton’s death; he was a minor pharaoh for he only lived to see his 19th birthday;
Ramses II succeeded his reign and ruled for 67 years!
In his time Egypt developed temple schools for the teaching of astronomy, mathematics and the medical arts.

15. Activity:

16. Today’s Middle East

17. Today I Learned . . .