Ramses II

How did Ramses become pharaoh?

His older brother was in line, but he died. Then, Ramses II was in line to become pharaoh.

What is the Ramesseum?

The Mortuary Temple of Ramses II

What was the most famous battle?

The battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. Though the battle was indecisive, he came home a military hero.

What is Ramses II known as?

A great builder

What is the Abu Simbel?

A temple Ramses ahd built. It had four huge statues of him(66ft).

When did he die?

Around the age of 90

What did he do in building?

He built many of the existing temples in Egypt.

What did Ramses do later?

He established the first major peace treaties with the Hittites.

What did Ramses do in the military?

He led the Egyptian army against several enemies. He also expanded the empire and secured its borders from attackers.

Explain why history gave Ramses II the title "Ramses the Great?"

History titled him that becuase he was a strong military leader, an amazing builder, and he established the first major peace treaties in history with the Hittites.

What was Ramses?

the third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty