chapter 4, section 4 notes
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Chapter 4Section 4 Harcourt
New Kingdom Overview Egyptian trade and military power
reached its height but the greatness did not last.
Kings and Queens took Pharaoh title
Third and Final Period of Glory
Queen Hatshepsut One of few female pharaoh
Encouraged trade
Sends troops to Nubia and Asia
Demanded tribute for protection
Sent expedition across the Red Sea
King Akhenaton Changed own name to mean
“the servant of Aton”
Moved religious capital to Akhenaten
Banned worship of all other gods expect the sun go Aton
Rames II (Rames the Great) Worked to expand empire
Ruled for 65 Years
Built temples
Empire was declining
King Tut Became Pharaoh at Age 9
Died at Age 18
Buried in gold coffin
Family Life Was important in Egyptian society
Many lived in there own homes
Women has legal rights Owning Property Making Contracts Divorcing Husbands
Social Structure
Pharaoh
Royal Family, Nobles, and
Priest
Craftsmen, Merchants, and Scribes
Farmers and Unskilled Workers
Slaves
Archicture and Arts Artisans were skilled laborers who created
some of the most beautiful art objects in the ancient world.
Artisans RARELY received the Credit they deserved.
Egyptians loved Music
Peasants lived in small one story homes
Video Link http://discoveringegypt.com/ancient-egy
ptian-kings-queens/hatshepsut/