The following is the content that will be studied during this course. This information comes directly from the HSC Ancient History Syllabus.
Students learn about;
1. Internal Developments;
Students learn about;
1. Internal Developments;
- reign of Amenhotep III
- the Amarna 'revolution': religion, kingship, Akhetaten (Tel el-Amarna)
- failure of the Amarna 'revolution'
- post-Amarna reforms; restoration of Amun and other gods
- political and religious significance of building programs
- establishment and significance of the Nineteenth Dynasty to the death of Ramesses II
- role and contribution of queens: Tiye, Nefertiti, Akhesenamun, Nefertari
- role and contribution of prominent Egyptian officials within Egypt and the empire
- maintenance and administration of the 'empire': Nubia and Syria-Palestine
- relationship with vassal rulers; Rib-Addi of Byblos, Aziru of Amurru
- image of the 'Warrior Pharaoh'
- changing relations with foreign powers: Mitanni, Hittities
- Ramesside imperialism: the wars of Seti I and Ramesses II
- Battle of Kadesh: background, course and consequences
- Egyptian-Hittite Treaty, diplomatic marriage, trade and cultural exchange