Chapter 32: Struggle of the Gods Flashcards
1
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Akhen-aten
A
This is the city that Amenhotep IV was told to built by Aten. The city was built in honor of the god.
2
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Akhet-aten
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As the construction of Akhen-aten began, on the ninth year of Amenhotep IV was known as Akhet-aten.
3
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Amenhotep III
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He was still in his teen years when he came to the throne in 1386. The palace account of him says “heir of Ra, son of Ra, beloved of Ra, His majesty led on to victory; he completed it in his first campaign of victory.”
4
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Amenhotep IV
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He is the son of Amenhotep III. His father assigned him as viceroy of the kingdom of Kush. He planned to outdo his father in devotion.
5
Q
Aten
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The disk of sun. It was one aspect of the sun-god Ra.
6
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Suppiluliuma
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He was king of the Hittites, who were sworn enemies to the Mitanni.
