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| period when Egyptians achieved greatest accomplishments in art and architecture |
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| Khufu (Cheops), Khafre, Menkaure |
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3 outstanding monarchs of Old Kingdom
builders of 3 largest pyramids |
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| location of 3 largest pyramids |
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| Egyptian monument bearing the likeness of Khafre |
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(reunited the two lands)
"paved the way" for 12th Dynasty |
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started by King Mentuhotep I
ended when Hyksos ravaged Egypt |
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Asiatic warriors
"shepherd kings" |
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Theban prince
founded New Kingdom |
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female pharaoh
may have been foster mother to Moses |
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| aka Egyptian Empire, because Egypt re-established empire in Asia during this period |
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extended Egypt's borders to their furthest
brought Egyptian empire to greatest height |
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son of Thutmose III
may have been pharaoh during Hebrew Exodus |
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fought Hittites in Asia
(sponsored much building activity) |
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| became most important city in Alexander's empire |
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| Old Testament, translated into Greek |
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One of Alexander's generals
established Hellenistic (Greek) dynasty that ruled until Cleopatra's suicide and Roman conquest in 30 B.C. |
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new capital of Egypt
became center of Egyptian life and one of greatest cities of Arab world |
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