Egypt's Middle and New Kingdoms

Front

After the end of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, a period called the _________________________ began.

Back

Middle Kingdom

Front

At the beginning of the Middle Kingdom, the Egyptian capital was moved from Memphis to ____________.

Back

Thebes

Front

During the Middle Kingdom, Egypt conquered new territories and added to their kingdom's __________.

Back

wealth

Front

They constructed a __________ between the Nile River and the Red Sea

Back

canal

Front

Egyptian ______________ thrived during the Middle Kingdom.

Back

arts and architecture

Front

As Egypt weakened, a people called the __________, from western Asia, swept in across the desert.

Back

Hyksos

Front

After many years, the Egyptians drove the Hyksos out because they ___________________.

Back

learned how to use chariots and other Hyksos weapons.

Front

After the Hyksos were driven out, the greatest period of Egyptian history began. This was called the _____________.

Back

New Kingdom

Front

During this time, Egyptians benefited from the spread of goods, ______, and cultures within their empire.

Back

ideas

Front

A queen named _____________ was one of the few women to rule Egypt. She came to power in about 1473 b.c., and ruled with her husband.

Back

Hatshepsut