Question
How did Ramses II use the military to improve the Egyptian Empire?
He used the military to retake old Egyptian territory.
He used the army to force Egyptians to worship Aten.
He took over Hittite land that was new to the kingdom.
He was able to conquer all other neighboring countries.
He used the military to retake old Egyptian territory.
He used the army to force Egyptians to worship Aten.
He took over Hittite land that was new to the kingdom.
He was able to conquer all other neighboring countries.
Answers
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Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, utilized the military to improve the Egyptian Empire primarily by retaking old Egyptian territories and maintaining control over existing lands. His military campaigns aimed to reaffirm Egypt's power and influence in the region. Here are some key points related to your options:
1. **Retaking Old Egyptian Territory**: Ramses II engaged in military campaigns to reclaim and solidify Egypt's control over territories that had been lost or were under threat. Notable battles, such as the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites, were significant in asserting Egyptian dominance.
2. **Forced Worship of Aten**: This option is not accurate regarding Ramses II. The worship of Aten is more associated with Akhenaten, Ramses II's predecessor, who attempted to promote Aten as the sole deity. Ramses II did not force Egyptians to worship Aten but rather restored traditional polytheistic worship.
3. **Taking Over Hittite Land**: While Ramses II engaged in warfare with the Hittites, notably during the Battle of Kadesh, he did not permanently conquer Hittite lands. Instead, he eventually reached an agreement with them, leading to one of the first recorded peace treaties in history.
4. **Conquering All Neighboring Countries**: Ramses II did not conquer all neighboring countries, but he did conduct numerous military campaigns aimed at asserting power, expanding influence, and establishing Egypt as a dominant force in the region.
In summary, Ramses II primarily used the military to reclaim and secure territories, solidifying Egyptian influence and power rather than conquering all neighboring lands or mandating a singular form of worship.
1. **Retaking Old Egyptian Territory**: Ramses II engaged in military campaigns to reclaim and solidify Egypt's control over territories that had been lost or were under threat. Notable battles, such as the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites, were significant in asserting Egyptian dominance.
2. **Forced Worship of Aten**: This option is not accurate regarding Ramses II. The worship of Aten is more associated with Akhenaten, Ramses II's predecessor, who attempted to promote Aten as the sole deity. Ramses II did not force Egyptians to worship Aten but rather restored traditional polytheistic worship.
3. **Taking Over Hittite Land**: While Ramses II engaged in warfare with the Hittites, notably during the Battle of Kadesh, he did not permanently conquer Hittite lands. Instead, he eventually reached an agreement with them, leading to one of the first recorded peace treaties in history.
4. **Conquering All Neighboring Countries**: Ramses II did not conquer all neighboring countries, but he did conduct numerous military campaigns aimed at asserting power, expanding influence, and establishing Egypt as a dominant force in the region.
In summary, Ramses II primarily used the military to reclaim and secure territories, solidifying Egyptian influence and power rather than conquering all neighboring lands or mandating a singular form of worship.