4.3 (The Middle and New Kingdoms)

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At what age did most Egyptian boys leave school?

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14

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What are some rights of Egyptian women?

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ability to own property, make contracts, and divorce their husbands

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Arts were higher on the social hierarchy than scribes.

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False

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Queen Hatshepsut ruled during the New Kingdom and did an excellent job promoting trade. Unfortunately, some people still felt that women should not be rulers.

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True

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Which was not true of the Middle Kingdom? Options: began with Mentuhotep II, overall was a period of order and stability, lasted until 1750, was a period in which Egypt reached its height in power and glory

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was a period in which Egypt reached its height in power and glory

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Which was the period in which Egypt was at its height of power and glory? Options: Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, Super Kingdom

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New Kingdom

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Trade routes were paths followed by traders. These routes made trade easier and safer.

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True

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Which pharaoh greatly expanded trade and built great monuments during the New Kingdom? (Hint: her stepson destroyed many of her monuments when he became pharaoh.)

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Queen Hatsheptu

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Which important New Kingdom pharaoh defended Egypt from invaders, strengthened Egypt's defenses, and had one of the longest reigns in history?

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Ramses the Great