Question

based on document 12, how would you describe the relationship between the state of egypt and the state of hatti (the land of the hittites)?
they started as allies but then went to war with each other.
they started as allies but then the egyptians paid tribute to hatti
they started as enemies and then went to war with each other
they started as enemies and then became allies together.

Explanation:

To determine the relationship between Egypt and Hatti (Hittites), we recall historical context: Egypt and the Hittites initially were enemies (engaged in conflicts like the Battle of Kadesh) but later signed a peace treaty and became allies. So the option "They started as enemies and then became allies together" matches this. The first option says they went to war after being enemies (incorrect, they made peace). The second says they started as allies then war (incorrect, started as enemies). The third says Egyptians paid tribute to Hatti (incorrect, the treaty was more mutual, and tribute dynamics don't fit their later relationship).

Answer:

They started as enemies and then became allies together.