New Kingdom Egypt and Nubia

Which of the following most likely ended the phase of Egyptian History known as the Middle Kingdom?

• The rise of New Kingdoms Pharaohs such as Kamose and Thutmose II who began their own dynasty

• The invasion of the Libyans who crossed the desert and conquered Egypt around 950 BC

• The invasion of the Nubians from Kush who conquered Egypt in around 600 BC

• The invasion of the nomadic Hyksos peoples who crossed the Isthmus of Suez and conquered Egypt around 1640 BC

Which other group settled in Egypt at the time of the rule of the Hyksos?

• Hebrews

• Libyans

• Nubians

• Assyrians

Which Pharaoh is most responsible for winning a Battle versus the Hykso, which resulted in them being later driven out of Egypt?

• Amonhotep

• Ramses II

• Thutmose II

• Kamose

WHich New Kingdom Pharaoh is most credited with bringing wealth to Egypt by establishing important trade networks?

• Thutmose III

• Kamose

• Hatshepsut

• Ramses II

Which Pharaoh turned Egypt into an Empire by conquering Palestine and parts of Syria and Nubia?

• Thutmose III

• Ramses II

• Hatshepsut

• Kamose

The Period of Egyptian History following the overthrow of the Hykso is known as the

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• The Exodus

The Expansion of Egypt's empire brought them into conflict with witch other powerful early empire?

• The Hittite Empire

• The Akkadian Empire

• The Canaanite Empire

• The Persian Empire

WHich group of invaders is responsible for the decline of the Egyptian and Hittite Empires?

• the "Sea Peoples"

• The "Mongols"

• the "Libyans"

• The "Israelites"

Which kingdom and people rose to power in Egypt after defeating the Libyans who had conquered Egypt around 950 BC?

• Nubians from Kush

• Assyrians from Assyria

• Persians from Iran

• Hebrews from Israel

The Nubians were forced to move their capital south after they were driven out of Egypt by this rising power in 671 BC.

• The Persians

• The Assyrians

• The Babylonians

• The Libyans