In what ways were the temples important for Egypt’s economy?

Priests hired people to work in the temple’s storage buildings and workshops. People also used temples as banks.

Describe the religious changes brought about by Akhenaton and Tutankhamen.

Why was the New Kingdom a unique period in ancient Egypt’s history?

During the New kingdom, two remarkable pharaohs came to power. Ammenhop IV tries to change Egypt’s religion, from polytheistic to monotheistic. Tutankhamen was only a boy. He was 10 years old, and died at 19 .

Discuss two reasons why the Middle Kingdom period was a “golden age” for Egypt.

Egypt acquired new territory and reached the height of its power. With the building of great tombs and statues, arts and architecture flourished.

What might have been the duties of an ancient Egyptian envoy?

An envoy’s duties may have included representing the Egyptian Empire by meeting with political leaders in other places and sending reports back to the pharaoh.

Why would someone want to buy incense?

Someone would want to buy incense to make their house smell better, or to use in a religious ceremony.

What major change did King Amenhotep IV make?

He started a new religion that worshiped only one god, Aton.

Why did the Egyptian empire weaken and fall after 1300 B.C.?

The Egyptians were attacked by a series of enemies.

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In what ways were the temples important for Egypt’s economy?	Priests hired people to work in the temple’s storage buildings and workshops. People also used temples as banks.
Describe the religious changes brought about by Akhenaton and Tutankhamen.	Describe the religious changes brought about by Akhenaton and Tutankhamen.
Why was the New Kingdom a unique period in ancient Egypt’s history?	During the New kingdom, two remarkable pharaohs came to power. Ammenhop IV tries to change Egypt’s religion, from polytheistic to monotheistic. Tutankhamen was only a boy. He was 10 years old, and died at 19 .
Discuss two reasons why the Middle Kingdom period was a “golden age” for Egypt.	Egypt acquired new territory and reached the height of its power. With the building of great tombs and statues, arts and architecture flourished.
What might have been the duties of an ancient Egyptian envoy?	An envoy’s duties may have included representing the Egyptian Empire by meeting with political leaders in other places and sending reports back to the pharaoh.
Why would someone want to buy incense?	Someone would want to buy incense to make their house smell better, or to use in a religious ceremony.
Between c. 2055 B.C. and 1650 B.C., the Egyptians enjoyed a period of greatness called the ______.	Middle Kingdom
Egyptian pharaohs added to the wealth of the empire by demanding ______ from conquered kingdoms.	tribute
Which group briefly ruled Egypt during the 1600s B.C.?	the Hyksos
Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few women to rule Egypt, expanded the empire through trade instead of war.	TRUE
The Egyptians traded wheat, paper, gold, copper, and tools to the Phoenicians in return for ______.	war
What major change did King Amenhotep IV make?	He started a new religion that worshiped only one god, Aton.
The most successful pharaoh of the New Kingdom was ______.	Ramses II
The rebuilding of temples during the New Kingdom helped improve the Egyptian economy.	TRUE
Why did the Egyptian empire weaken and fall after 1300 B.C.?	The Egyptians were attacked by a series of enemies.

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