Chapter 2: Early Civilizations "The New Kingdom"

INTRODUCTION
Students have read about early civilizations. In this activity they will focus on the period in Egyptian civilization known as the New Kingdom and read about significant developments during that period.

Lesson Description
Students will go to the Egypt: History-The New Kingdom Web site to read a discussion of major events of the New Kingdom. They will then answer four questions about what they have read.

Instructional Objectives
1. The students will learn about major developments of the New Kingdom.
2. The students will understand how power is exercised in a theocracy. Student

Student Web Activity Answers
1. He was still young and easily influenced by the priests to renounce his father-in-law's monotheism.
2. A wazir was a minister, or person who held an important position in the government.
3. There were strikes, assassination attempts, and unrest in the conquered provinces.
4. Students' answers will vary but should include the idea that new ideas and skills can enrich a society.

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