Ramesses II

Ancient Egypt is a civilization that had many Pharaohs, but there’s two that stand out: Ramses II and Hatshepsut. These two were great, creative leaders and made Egypt a great and safe place to live in. Both were great leaders, but one is more impact with Egypt than the other. Ramses II was a better leader. Although Ramses lived many many years ago he still is inspired by leaders and many civilizations today and long ago. He is remembered for his power and leadership that came out of him when he was Pharaoh. Although he was young he had great and new ideas for Egypt. He was a great leader and protected his empire. An example of this is he would fight the people who destroyed other empires and he would fight beside his men in battle not giving up until they won.

When people wonder about Ancient Greece the first thing that comes to their minds is Greek mythology; gods and goddesses that have helped shape many historical events. “In ancient Greece, stories about gods and goddesses and heroes and monsters were an important part of everyday life.” (“Greek Mythology.”) The civilization showed that numerous characters and stories helped shape Greeks. The beliefs the Greeks had with mythologies was they understood the meaning behind all the characters that are known today. However, to the Greeks, they were not just characters, these were their gods and goddesses who gave them meaning and understanding of the world around them. Worshiping the gods and goddesses helped them with their religious rituals and the temperament of the weather. A famous wine-jar that was made during this time period was “Achilles killing the Amazon Queen Penthesilea, 540-530 BCE, black-figured amphora”. (Khan Academy) The civilization that they lived in grew around their worship and achievements.

The greatest king of the Ramessides monarchs was named Ramesses II. He is known for his many architectural accomplishments, as well has holding the second longest reign of kings

The greatest king of the Ramessides monarchs was named Ramesses II. He is known for his many architectural accomplishments, as well has holding the second longest reign of kings

Civilization flourished during the Neolithic period (7,000-3,000 BCE) (Orfeas Organisation-Greece, n.d.). The Bronze Age (3,000-1,100 BCE.), “saw major advances in social, economic, and technological advances that made Greece the hub of activity in the Mediterranean” (History of Greece: Bronze Age, n.d.). During this time period, there were three different civilizations that identified people at this time. These three civilizations were called the Cycladic civilization which was developed in the Aegean Islands; the Minoans which occupied Crete; and the Helladic which was the civilization of the Greek midland (History of Greece: Bronze Age, n.d.). The Helladic civilization was also called the “Age of Hero’s”, during the Mycenaean era. The Helladic civilization was the source of the mythological heroes such as Hercules, and epics such as the Odyssey (History of Greece: Bronze Age, n.d.). The considered first most advanced civilization in Europe was the Minoans (History of Greece: Bronze Age, n.d.). The Mycenaean philosophy (para. 2) “had a great deal of influence with its legends and Greek language on what later became the splendor of Classical Greece” (History of Greece: Bronze Age, n.d.). The culture that outlasted the Cyclades and the Minoans where the Mycenaeans. They had lengthened their impact over the mainland, Aegean Islands, Crete and the shore of Asia Minor by the end of the 10th c.

I know that Ramses is the best because he won many wars and built many statues. Ramses was born in 1303 BC and died in 1279 BC. His father was Seti 1 and his mother was Tuya he also had one 1 brother. He was born in Ancient Egypt he was named after his grandfather Ramses 1. His brother was the prince and was next in line to become the Pharaoh but when Ramses brother died he was next in line. At fifteen he got married to Nefertari and Isetnofret, at the age 22 he started leading battles. When Ramses was 25 his father died and he became the new Pharaoh of Egypt of the 19 dynasty. He had 7 wives 48 and 50 sons, and 40 to 53 daughters! This was a lot a children back then. Then as life goes on for him every one loved him for winning all the wars,

Ramses' most famous alliance is with the Hittites who would constantly be a threat near Egyptian borders. After being in war for 13 years. Ramses and the Hittites signed the peace treaty which ended their costly struggles. After a few years, to strengthen their alliance, married a Hittite princess. However, tension continued for about ten years with the Hittite prince who refused Ramses and was still in political asylum ( Arab, 2013). After gifts and invitations, the prince finally agreed and joined Ramses at Canaan and escorted to Pi-Ramses and had the worlds first summit meeting ( Arab, 2013). Alliances and peace were one of the major achievements for Ramses the

The people of Egypt had a very unique culture. Ancient Egyptians left behind many clues to allow us to learn about their beliefs and history. Ramses II plays an important art in that life. Archaeologists have learned a lot about Ramses II background and his importance to ancient Egypt.

The Greeks would develop a new type of society called the Mycenaeans after they gained control over Thebes, Athens, and Mycenae. The Mycenaeans were a military based society that was ruled by local kings that followed the ruling of the king of Mycenae. The king and his warrior aristocracy were at the top of the political chain where they would enforce and create laws for the citizens of Mycenae. One of the most important political change for the Greeks would be the development of polis. Polis is defined as a city state where a community of citizens, with no king, would become self-governing and develop their own laws.

Ramses II was the son of the king Seti I and Queen Tuya, who followed his father on multiple campaigns in Libya and Palestine at a young age of 14. By the time Ramses II was the age of 22, there were many campaigns in Nubia that he led with his own sons where shortly after Ramses II became co-ruler of Egypt with his father Seti I. After the death of his father in 1290 BCE, Ramses II gained full control of Egypt and at once began military campaigns to take back land that what he felt was rightfully his. Ramses II, reigned for 67 years during the 19th dynasty of the 12th century BC, where he was known by many different names that were given throughout his reign such as; Ramses the Great, Ozymandias, and Userma’atre’setepenre, translating to,

Darius I, also known as Darius the Great, was the third king who reigned from 550-486 BCE during the Achaemenid Empire. While he lived, Darius held the empire at its peak, which stretched from the river Nile and parts of Northern Greece to the Indus River Valley. One of the most major events in Darius 's life was his expedition to discipline Athens and Eretria for their support in the Ionian Revolt. He made his empire larger by vanquishing Thrace and Macedonia, and occupying Scythia. He also arranged his empire, by splitting it into provinces and placing governors to rule over it. Darius organized a new financial system, along with making Aramaic the official language of the empire. He followed religious tolerance that created peace within the empire. Darius order the carving of the cliff-face Behistun Inscription, an autobiography of great modern linguistic significance.

It is his wars against the Hittites (from Hatussa) that have importance. Historical reports of these battles show that there was never a defined winner. Rasmusses ii himself talked of his own heroics in some of the wars but this could just have been part of a pattern of propaganda that some historians say are big characteristic of his reign. Eventually, after many battles with the Hittites, the two sides agreed what is thought to be the first Peace Treaty in history. Even this is unclear. The Hittite version of the treaty says that Egypt asked for peace, the Egypt version says the

Ramses II often spelled, as Rameses or Ramesses was known as the greatest pharaoh of the nineteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt. In Egypt, he is known by many names such as ‘Urserma’atre’setepenre’ meaning the ‘Keeper of Harmony and Balance, Strong in Right, Elect of Ra’, Ozymandias or Ramsesses the Great. It was uncommon for someone to live to their nineties during that time period but Ramses II lived to be ninenty-six years old, which resulted in him ruling for about 66 years. During his lifetime he has won many battles, which one of them resulted in the first known peace treaty in 1258 B.C. Ramses also ordered to have many temples and statues built all throughout Egypt, to resemble his power.

Introduction Greece is a small country on the south eastern part of Europe. Bordered on three sides by the Mediterranean Sea, the peninsula was broken into small city-states in ancient times. With the country being broken up by islands and tall mountains, the Greeks being to build city-states instead of one country. The geography of Ancient Greece influenced the culture in that, which few natural resources and surrounded by water, the people eventually took to the sea for their livelihood (Mark, 2013). Ancient Greece was known for many things that helped the entire globe which includes; ancient philosophers, religion, government, military force, and city-states.

The Egyptian people referred the king or pharaoh, a term which came later, as the “Highest Priest of Every Temple” because they believed they were living gods on earth. The pharaoh was related to Horus, the god of the sky and kingship, while he lived and when he passed he became Osiris the god of the dead, their beliefs originated from Egyptian mythology. The pharaoh was highly respected not only because he owned all the land in Egypt but they thought the pharaoh possessed the ability to communicate to the other gods. This gave the people the allusion if they were obedient the gods would bless them with an abundance of food. Ramesses the II was referred to as one of the most “powerful” pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire. During his reign he concentrated on building temples and monuments while expanding the cities. Ramesses II held 14 sed festivals which are celebrated for the rule of the pharaoh. He was one of the longest living pharaoh dying at the age of 90, this caused the people to think he possessed more godly power since the average human did not make it to that age.