Question

Which statement accurately describes Egypt's strategy for preventing future conquests after the Hyksos were finally forced out of Egypt

A.They sought a diplomatic union with their neighbors.

B.They asked other strong civilizations for protection in exchange for loyalty.

C.They wanted to stabilize their region and expand their territory.

D.They spread the news of their defeat of the Hyksos in order to deter possible invaders.

Answer 1

The Hyskos were driven out of Egypt by Ahmose I ( 1570 - 1544 BCE ) of Thebes. After that started a period of a New Kingdom. The rulers of a New Kingdom wanted to make sure that such invasion would not happen again. They expanded the borders of Egypt to create buffer zones. Amenhotep I expanded the south borders into Nubia. Tuthmose I campaigned through Palestine and Syria. Answer: C. They wanted to stabilize their region and expand their territory.