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

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