Amenhotep IV and Tutankhamen ruled during what kingdom?

• Middle Kingdom

• Old Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms

A change Amenhotep IV made to the New Kingdom.

• He started a new religion with Aton as its only god

• He removed many priests from their positions

• Closed many temples

• Moved the capital from Thebes to Akhetaton

Why did Amenhotep IV make changes to the New Kingdom?

• He thought it was good for the economy.

• He believed Egypt’s priests had grown too powerful

• He wanted to lessen their power

• He wanted to share his power

How did most Egyptians feel about the changes Amenhotp IV made ?

• Thought it was the best idea for the future of Egypt.

• All agreed and started to worship one god.

• Most agreed and followed the new religion.

• Most rejected the changes and continued to worship many gods

What happened to ancient Egypt as a result of Amenhotp IV changes?

• Egypt came to the height of its power.

• Egypt lost many of its lands in western Asia to outside invaders.

• No change at all.

• Conquered more land.

How did King Tut become pharaoh?

• His father, Amenhotep IV, died

• He killed his father, Amenhotep IV.

• He was voted by the people as the new pharaoh.

• He overthrew his father, Amenhotep IV.

Ramses II was The most successful pharaoh who ruled from

• 1000-1500 B.C.

• 2055-1650 B.C.

• 1279-1213 B.C.

• 1550-1070 B.C.

With whom did Ramses II fight to regain his territory?

• Hyksos

• Hittites

• Phoenicians

• Ahmose

During his 66 year reign, to what did Ramses II devote himself?

• Closing temples

• Fighting costly wars.

• Peaceful activities such as building temples

• Conquering more land.

Choose 2 reasons temples were important to Egypt’s economy?

• Priests hired people to work in the temple workshops and granaries

• Increased farming

• Made trade easier.

• Temples served as banks