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Cultural Advances and Territorial Expansion in Ancient Egypt's Middle and New Kingdoms

Explore the significant cultural advancements and territorial expansions that occurred during Egypt's Middle and New Kingdoms. This chapter details the rise of Thebes as the new capital and the Middle Kingdom's wealth accumulated through forced tributes. It discusses artistic and architectural growth, the impact of Hatshepsut's reign, and military conquests under Thutmose II that expanded Egypt’s influence. The era culminates with Ramses II's achievements and the eventual decline of Egyptian power due to external forces. Delve into how these developments shaped ancient Egyptian civilization.

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Cultural Advances and Territorial Expansion in Ancient Egypt's Middle and New Kingdoms

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  1. Chapter 2 Section 3 • Outcome:Understand Egypt's cultural advances and expansion in territory during the Middle and New Kingdoms. • Before:Skim and Scan Section 3 and write a short prediction. • During:Section 3 Notes, G.O on the Middle and New Kingdoms. • After:What advances took place during the Middle and New Kingdoms?

  2. The Middle Kingdom • 2300 B.C. – Pharaohs lost control of Egypt. A new dynasty created a capital at Thebes. This began the Middle Kingdom. • Egypt took control of other lands and forced conquered people to send tributes, or forced payments. Egypt increased its riches. • Arts, Lit. and Architecture blossomed. • Hyksos attacked Egypt thus ending the Middle Kingdom.

  3. The New Kingdom • During the New Kingdom, Egypt grew richer and more powerful. • Hatshepstu – 1st woman to rule Egypt. Trade grew and made Egypt wealthier. Beads, Tools, Weapons = Ivory, Wood, Leopard Skin, & Incense. • Thutmose II – Conquered more lands, more tributes. • Slavery – could marry, own land, obtain freedom.

  4. The End of the New Kingdom • Ramses II – one of the most effective Pharaohs of the New Kingdom. • Built many temples throughout Egypt. • Temples were used for services. Most Egyptians prayed at home because they believed the temples were houses for Gods. • After Ramses Egypt's rule declined. • 900s B.C. – Libyans, Kush, & Assyrians ruled Egypt.

  5. Ramses

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