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5.4 The New Kingdom

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  • How did Ramses ll expand Egypt?
    Thru conquest and a peace treaty.
  • What did Hatshepsut build that was a four-sided shaft with a pyramid-shaped top, to proclaim her glory?
    An obelisk.
  • Which pharaoh reigned the longest?
    Ramses ll
  • How did Akhenaton try to change the way the Egyptians worshipped?
    He replaced all gods with one god.
  • How did Hatshepsut and Ramses ll differ in expanding Egypt's power?
    Hatshepsut expanded Egypt's power by expanding trade. Ramses ll expanded Egypt's power by conquering new lands.
  • What reforms did Akhenaton make? (Give one reason)
    He replaced worship of old gods or many gods with that of the sun god, Aton. He had artists create realistic works.
  • How did Akhenaton try to change Egyptian religion?
    He replaced old gods or many gods with one god.
  • Which pharaoh built a city to honor himself?
    Ramses ll
  • What were Ramses ll's accomplishments?
    Ramses extended Egypt's territory, negotiated a peace treaty, and built a monument to himself. He lived a long life, and Egypt remained at peace.
  • What was the significance of Queen Hatshepsut's rule? (Give 2 reasons)
    Queen Hatshepsut expanded trade and built monuments.
  • Why was the government of Egypt stable under Ramses ll?
    The ruler remained the same for over 60 years.
  • What was unusual about the reign of Hatshepsut?
    Hatshepsut was a woman.
  • Who was the first woman to rule as pharaoh?
    Hatshepsut
  • In what ways were the reigns of Akhenaton and Ramses ll different?
    Akhenaton worshipped on god, which angered the priests. Ramses ll worshipped the old gods.
  • During which Kingdom did Hatshepsut and Ramses II rule?
    New Kingdom
  • How did Hatshepsut try to make Egypt richer?
    She expanded trade.
  • Under whose rule did Egypt’s empire expand south into Nubia?
    Ramses ll
  • Why do you think Thutmose tried to erase all records of Hatshepsut's reign? (Give one reason)
    He was jealous of her fame; he was angry that she had ruled in his stead; he was angry that a woman had been a pharaoh.
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