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The Egyptian and Nubian Empires Chapter 4, Section 1 Opener Two empires along the Nile, Egypt and Nubia, forge commercial, cultural, and political connections. Nomadic Invaders Rule Egypt Invaders • About 1640 B.C., Asian warriors, the Hyksos, use chariots to conquer Egypt. Hebrews Migrate to Egypt • Hebrews move to Egypt from Canaan around 1650 B.C. • Egyptians resent the presence of Hebrews and Hyksos in Egypt. Expulsion and Slavery • Egyptians drive out the hated Hyksos • Hebrews lose protection of Hyksos; are enslaved. The New Kingdom of Egypt Technological Advances • About 1570 to 1075 B.C. pharaohs create the New Kingdom, a powerful empire. • Army uses bronze weapons and chariots to conquer other lands. Hatshepsut’s Prosperous Rule • Hatshepsut—pharaoh whose reign most noted for her trade expeditions, not war. The New Kingdom of Egypt (continued) Thutmose the Empire Builder • Thutmose III, Hatshepsut’s stepson, expands Egypt’s empire. • Invades Palestine, Syria, and Nubia— region around the upper Nile River. • Egypt is most powerful and wealthy during reign of the New Kingdom pharaohs. The New Kingdom of Egypt (continued) The Egyptians and the Hittites • Around 1285 B.C. Egyptians battle the Hittites in Palestine • Egypt’s pharaoh, Ramses II, and the Hittite king sign a peace treaty. An Age of Builders • New Kingdom pharaohs build great palaces, magnificent temples. • Valley of the Kings near Thebes is home to royal tombs. • Ramses II builds impressive temples with enormous statues of himself. The Empire Declines Invasions by Land and Sea • “Sea Peoples (possibly Philistines) cause great destruction in Egypt. • Libyan raids on villages and rebellions in Palestine weaken the empire. Egypt’s Empire Fades • Weakened empire breaks into smaller kingdoms. • From around 950 B.C. to 730 B.C. Libyan pharaohs rule Egypt and erect cities. The Kushites Conquer the Nile Region Egypt and Kush • From 2000 to 1000 B.C., Egypt dominates the kingdom of Kush in Nubia. The People of Nubia • Live south of Egypt near division of the Blue Nile and the White Nile. • Nile River is a great trade route for goods and ideas. • Nubians link Egypt and Mediterranean to African interior through trade. The Kushites Conquer the Nile Region (continued) The Interaction of Egypt and Nubia • Egyptian culture influences Nubia and beyond to southern Africa. • About 1200 B.C., Nubia gains independence but keeps Egyptian culture. Piankhi Captures the Egyptian Throne • In 751 B.C., Kushite king Piankhi conquers Egypt, ousts Libyans. The Golden Age of Meroë Meroë • Kushites settle in Meroë; join in trade with Africa, Arabia, and India The Wealth of Kush • Meroë becomes important center of iron weapons and tools • Iron products transported to Red Sea, exchanged for luxury goods. The Decline of Meroë • Meroë thrives from about 250 B.C. to A.D. 150, then declines. • Aksum, 400 miles southeast, dominates North African trade. • Askum has port on the Red Sea, and defeats Meroë in A.D. 350.