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Egypt Block I Essential Guided Reading Questions For Chapter 5 Lesson 3
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Why was the Middle Kingdom a “Golden Age” for Egypt? How were the Egyptians able to defeat the Hyksos? Why was the New Kingdom a unique period in ancient Egypt’s history? Why did the Egyptian’s want to trade with the Phoenicians? How did two unusual Pharaohs change ancient Egypt? What were their names? What were the accomplishments of Ramses II? Chapter 5 Lesson 3 p. 120-127
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Why was the Middle Kingdom a “Golden Age” for Egypt? Didn’t build pyramids Created a new dynasty Conquered new territories Art thrived Improves trades and became rich Peaceful and not many wars More land allowing more crop growth
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How were the Egyptians able to defeat the Hyksos? By learning to use their weapons Horse driven chariots Weapons bronze and iron Prince Ahmose led the army
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Why was the New Kingdom a unique period in ancient Egypt’s history? Reached out to other civilizations so they were not longer isolated Egyptians prospered through trade Woman pharaoh Hatshepsut dressed like a man Conquered new lands
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Why did the Egyptian’s want to trade with the Phoenicians? Traded for wood They got what they needed Traded for gold Traded for purple dye Trade for furinture
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How did two unusual Pharaohs change ancient Egypt? What were their names? Amenhotep IV King Tut King Tut ruled at the age of ten and died at the age of nineteen Amenhotep IV tried to change the religion Amenhotep IV only wanted one god Which every priests challenged him took their power away
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What were the accomplishments of Ramses II? He signed a peace treaty with Hittite King Restored Egypt’s architecture and pyramids Conquered Canaan
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