⁠What was the Middle Kingdom (Golden Age)? - It was a time of great peace, order, wealth, and achievement for Egypt., Why did the Egypt became richer and more powerful during the golden age? - Because of the conquests of territories and building projects., What type of art did they have in the Middle Kingdom? - Pyramids, sculptures, paintings., ⁠ ⁠How did the Middle Kingdom fall? - Because the nobles challenged the pharaohs causing a civil war.Why was Hatshepsut important?, Why was Hatshepsut important? - Because she was one of the few women to become a pharaoh and helped Egypt by trading goods., ⁠Why was Amenhotep important? - Because he changed Egypt’s religion and made people worship only one god, Aton., Why was Tutankhamen important? - Because he brought back the old religion and was one of the most famous pharaohs in history., What improved during Egypt’s “Golden Age”?Art and architecture. - Art and architecture., What helped Egypt become rich in the Middle Kingdom? - Farming and collecting tribute., What did Egyptian pharaohs build to help farming? - Canals and irrigation systems., What did Egyptians build their tombs into during the New Kingdom? - Limestone cliffs near the Nile River., What did Hatshepsut build to show her power? - Temples and monuments., Who expanded Egypt’s land by conquering many cities? - Thutmose III., What did Thutmose III demand from conquered lands? - Tribute (taxes), What made Egypt powerful under Thutmose III? - His military conquests., How many cities did Thutmose III conquer? - About 350 cities., Who was the greatest builder of Egypt? - Ramses II., What did Ramses II build in Thebes? - The temple of Karnak., What region did Ramses II conquer? - Canaan and Syria., Who did Ramses fight many battles against? - The Hittites., What agreement did Ramses II make with the Hittites? - A peace treaty., How long did Ramses II rule Egypt? - 66 years.,

6th grade History - Egypt's empire

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