Chapter 4, section 4 notes
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. Rames II (Rames the Great) Worked to expand empire Ruled for 65 Years Built temples Empire was declining
- 6. King Tut Became Pharaoh at Age 9 Died at Age 18 Buried in gold coffin
- 7. Family Life Was important in Egyptian society Many lived in there own homes Women has legal rights Owning Property Making Contracts Divorcing Husbands
- 8. Social Structure Pharaoh Royal Family, Nobles, and Priest Craftsmen, Merchants, and Scribes Farmers and Unskilled Workers Slaves
- 9. 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