Chapter 29

In class, students studied how the Mitanni kingdom rose to power and created a three-way struggle between Egypt, the Hittites, and the Mitanni. They learned who the Hurrians and maryannu were, how the Mitanni formed, and why the Hittites became weak due to constant assassinations and unstable leadership. Students also explored how King Saustatar expanded the Mitanni empire and how Egypt eventually chose to make a treaty rather than fight. Students completed a graphic organizer, narrated the events from memory, and wrote a short response showing their understanding of how these shifting powers shaped the ancient world.