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| What is the approximate date of the Hyksos invasion of Egypt? | 1730 - 1570 B.C. |
| What tools of battle did the Hyksos use that surprised the Egyptians? | Horses and chariots |
| Where did the Hyksos come from? | An area in Asia know as Syria. |
| Where did the Hyksos make their capital in Egypt after conquering it? | Avarias in the Delta. |
| For how many years did the Hyksos rule Egypt? | More than 150 years. |
| Who refused to pay tribute to the Hyksos and eventually made war on them? | Local rulers from Thebes in the south. |
| What is the name of the ruler who eventually succeeded in defeating the Hyksos and began the rule of the 18th Dynasty? | Ahmose |