The Drive for More Land

Name Social Studies, Ch 2 Sec 3

Date Guided Notes, Doc.

The Drive For More Land

During the years Egypt captured territory in Nubia (to the south) and Syria.

These kingdoms had to pay “ ” to the Pharaoh or risk further by the Egyptians.

With the additional , Egypt irrigated new farm fields and dug a large canal connecting the River to the Sea.

The Arts Blossom!

Also, during the Middle Kingdom years the grew.

Many large were carved and art was carved on that showed the and the .

Rather than continuing to build , tombs were dug into the sides of mountains, as at “ .”

Who Were The Hyksos?

The Hyksos were invading from western Asia.

They and conquered Egypt. Their weapons were . .They ruled Egypt for 120 years.

Finally, an Egyptian prince named lead an uprising and drove them out of Egypt.

A Woman Ruler

In 1473 B.C. , a woman, ruled Egypt with her husband. When he died she planned to rule until her grew up. But later, she declared herself . Hatshepsut expanded with other parts of the known world—especially for (can you guess why?).

Expanding the Empire

After Hatshepsut died, her nephew “ ” did become pharaoh.

Thutmose III regained (conquered) and lands east to the River.

Egypt rebuild its cities, , and grew again.

Thutmose III used to build .

Before Thutmose III there was no in ancient Egypt.

Why Were The Temples Built?

Under , many were built.

Many temples were built, the most famous was , at Thebes. It was built with slave labor.

Ancient Egyptians prayed at to their gods. The temples were meant to be the .

The temples were also used to store: valuables like , sweet smelling oils, and .

Egypt’s Decline and Fall

By 1150 B.C. had died and the pharaohs that followed were .

Outside invaded and took Egyptian land, except for the land.

Egypt was invaded and conquered first the , then the people of (from the south of Egypt), and finally the (Do you remember them from Chapter 1?).