Thutmose III

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Thutmose III born?Circa 1479 BCE
2. When did Thutmose III die?Circa 1425 BCE
3. Where was Thutmose III born?Thebes, Egypt
4. Who was Thutmose III?He was an Egyptian pharaoh born around 1479 BCE who became a powerful king and general. He ruled Egypt after his stepmother Hatshepsut and led many battles.
5. Why is Thutmose III called the "Napoleon of Egypt"?Because he was a brilliant military leader who won many battles and expanded Egypt's empire, just like Napoleon did for France.

Levant: The eastern Mediterranean region, including modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.
Pylon: A massive gateway structure, typically trapezoidal in shape, forming the entrance to Egyptian temples.
Tribute: An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration; in this context, payments made by conquered territories to the ruling power.