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MILITARY Ramses fought several battles during his reign. There were 4 campaigns against the Syrians (Hittites) without a decisive winner. The Battle of Kadesh (2nd campaign) was most notable. Ramses was ambushed and outnumbered. Yet, he managed to survive and return to Egypt where he proclaimed himself a hero. TEMPLES Abu Simbel was built to commemorate the victory at Kadesh. It was carved into the mountain and meant to intimidate the Nubians. Pi-Ramesses, where Ramses lived (Exodus occurred here). Another temple was Ramesseum also showed the Hittites defeated. This art was used a propaganda to support Ramses power and position.

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LEGACY Died at the age of 90. He had severe dental problems/ arthritis. He reigned 66 years during which he built extensively in Egypt and Nubia, founded to new capital of Pi-Ramesses, created the worlds first peace treaty with the Hittites. 9 pharaohs would take his name after Ramses death, but none could surpass his achievements.

FAMILY Ramses was married to Nefertari. He also had 200 wives, 96 sons and 60 daughters. He outlived much of his family.

Use the previous page and History Alive pages 78-79 to complete the following. Write complete sentences with specific details from the texts. DO NOT PLAGARIZE. PARAPHRASE USING YOUR OWN VOCABULARY. Be thorough in your answers. Input Charts are the primary source for Unit Exams (30% HISTORY category), use as study guide. PROMPT 1.) Who did Ramses battle several times without a decisive victory? 2.) What happened in the Battle of Kadesh? 3.) What temple was built to honor the victory of the Battle of Kadesh? 4.) What was temple art used for? 5.) Why did so many pharaohs take on Ramses name? 6.) Using the first paragraph in the textbook, explain why Ramses is called The Great. 7.) Describe Ramses military experience as a youth. 8.) Describe the interactions between the Egyptians and the Hittites during his reign. 9.) What is evidence of Ramses diplomatic side? YOUR ANSWER They battled the Hittites several times without a decisive victory. Ramses was ambushed and outnumbered but still was still able to survive and return to Egypt where he proclaimed himself a hero. The Abu simbel was built to commemorate the triumph at Kadesh. It was carved into the mountain to intimidate the Nubians. Many pharaohs took on his name because he was a fearless soldier at a young age he was made a captain at the age of ten and he was a great leader. Because he reigned longer then any other pharaoh 60 years he was best known for his military leadership and for building numerous monuments. He was fearless at a young age and he was made a captain at the age of 10. The Hittites were always threatening war against Egypt and they had several battles. Also Ramses and the Hittites signed the first peace treaty. He and the Hittites were the first people to sign a

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10.) Analyze how Ramses is portrayed in the painting on the bottom of page 78. 11.) Detail the feature of the temple at Abu Simbel. You will need to use multiple paragraphs from the text to complete answer this prompt. 12.) Explain how Ramses the Great influenced any TWO aspects of GRASS

peace treaty. The painting shows Ramses ll attacking a Hittite fort. The temple was carved into the side of a cliff by the Nile river. There were 4 giant statues seated at the entrance. They were also carved out of the cliff. He used art/language because he made many great temple and monuments like the Abu Simbel. Also social structure because when he got back from the battle at Kadesh he claimed himself a Hero.

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