Historical Period: New Kingdom Egypt to the Death of Thutmose IV Note: there a new structure from 2006 from BOS: specimen paper 2006 2006 Specimen Paper Attempt ONE question from Questions 26 41 Allow about 45 minutes for this section Answer the question in a separate writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question use relevant sources to support your answer use historical terms and concepts appropriately (a) Assess the contribution of queens to New Kingdom Egypt during this period. Explain the political and religious significance of building programs in this period. 2009 (a) How important was Nubia to Egypt during this period? Evaluate the importance of officials in the government of Egypt and the empire. 2008 (a) Assess the significance of building programs during this period. How was the warrior pharaoh image used during this period?
2007 (a) Evaluate the impact of the Hyksos on Egypt in this period. Assess the importance of Egypt s military campaigns in this period. 2006 (a) Assess the significance of the reign of Thutmose (Thutmosis) III in this period. To what extent did New Kingdom Egypt establish an empire in this period? The following questions from 2005 and before are to show the type of questions asked only. The sections, question numbers and choices (ie 1 of 4) are not part of current exam. 2004 Section 3 Q 28 (a) Explain the political significance of building programs in Egypt during this period. Evaluate the military campaigns of the Thutmosids. (a) Explain the Warrior Pharaoh image and its significance during this period. Explain the administration of the Egyptian empire and its significance during this period. 2003 Section 3 Q 28 (a) Explain the significance of the wars against the Hyksos during this period. Assess the contributions and impact of Thutmosis III.
(a) Account for the expansion and impact of the Egyptian empire in this period. Assess the role and impact of the Amun priesthood during this period. 2002 Section 3 Q 28 (a) Assess the impact on Egypt of the rise of the cult of Amun during this period. Assess the significance of the Warrior Pharaoh image during this period. (a) Explain the administration of the Egyptian empire in this period. Explain the political significance of building programs during this period. 2001 Section 3 Q 28 (a) Assess the impact of the Hyksos on the establishment and consolidation of the New Kingdom. Asess the significance of Thutmose III as a New Kingdom king (pharaoh). (a) Explain the importance of new military technology in New Kingdom Egypt. Explain the importance of the military campaigns of the Thutmosids. 2002 Riverside Trial Section 3 Question 28 (a) Discuss the image of the warrior pharaoh in this period. Account for the growth in power of Amun and the Amun priesthood in this period. Section 4 Question 47 (a) Explain how Egypt gained and maintained its empire in the period. Assess the significance of Thutmose III as a successful pharaoh.
2002 Independent School Trial Section 3 Q 28 (a) Assess the achievements of early kings of Dynasty 18 up to the reign of Thutmose I. Account for the growth in the power of Amun in this period. (a) Explain the contribution of Queens from Tetisheri to Amhose-Nefertari in establishment and consolidation of the 18th Dynasty. Explain how Egyptian pharaohs of this period established and maintained the empire. 2002 Catholic Schools Trial Section 3 Q 28 (a) Assess the significance of the expulsion of Hyksos. Assess the relationship between Egypt and at least two foreign powers in this period. (a) Explain the importance of army in this period Explain the significance of Thutmosids family in Early New Kingdom Egypt. BOS Specimen Paper Section 3 Q 28 (a) Assess the effectiveness of the ways in which kings maintained their power in this period. Assess the political significance of the Amun priesthood and the Amun cult in the period to the death of Thutmosis IV. Section 4, Q 47 (a) Explain the ways in which Thutmosis III expanded the Egyptian Empire. Explain the ways in which Amenhotep II and Thutmosis IV were typical of New Kingdom kings (pharaohs).
Some questions from previous years that relate to current syllabus 1998 (a) Account for the establishment and consolidation of Dynasty XVIII. Discuss the pharaohs use of religion as a method of gaining and maintaining power in this period. Assess the benefits gained by Egypt from its contact with Syria, Palestine and Nubia. 1997 (a) Discuss the role of Ahhotep and Ahmose-Nefertari in the government and administration of Egypt. Explain how Egypt gained and maintained its empire in the early New Kingdom? Assess the achievements of Thutmose III. 1996 (a) Compare the achievements of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III in increasing Egypt s wealth, power and reputation Explain the administration of Egypt and its empire in this period. 1995 (a) Explain why and how the Egyptians fought the Hyksos? Account for the growing importance of the god Amun during this period. Explain why New Kingdom pharaohs led their armies into Syria- Palestine. 1993 (a) Discuss the extent to which Thutmose III was responsible for creating an Egyptian empire? Assess the part played by queens in the government of New Kingdom Egypt? 1992 (a) Explain the relationship that developed between the pharaoh and the god Amun (Amon) during the New Kingdom period. 1991 (a) With particular reference to Thutmose III, explain/assess the extension of the Egyptian Empire and how it was maintained. 1989 (a) With reference to TWO of the following women, discuss the role played by queens in New Kingdom times: (i) Ahhotep (ii) Ahmose-Neferteri (iii) Hatshepsut With reference to specific evidence, discuss the domestic and military policies of Thutmose III
1988 (a) Assess the contribution made to New Kingdom Egypt by any ONE of the following: (i) Thutmose I (ii) Thutmose III Discuss the importance of the god Amon to the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom. 1986 Explain the reasons behind the establishment of the Egyptian Empire? How was the Empire maintained? 1985 Assess the role New Kingdom pharaohs played in the formation and maintenance of the Egyptian Empire? In your answer refer to the work of at least TWO New Kingdom pharaohs. Discuss the policies of Thutmose III. How did they differ from those of Hatshepsut?