Eamon Barkhordarian

Important Facts of Social

Studies
Hatshepsut was supposed to be a temporary ruler
but seized power. She became queen after the death
of Thutmose 1, her father, and she placed more
importance on peace and prosperity rather than
expanding Egypt’s Empire.
Thutmose 3, ruled after the death of Hatshepsut,
placed great importance I expanding Egypt’s Empire
through military conquest.

Ramses 2 built a temple with four huge statues of

himself at Abu-Simbel.

Kashta led Kush in breaking away from Egyptian

control.

Shabaka ruled Egypt as the first Kushite pharoh.