Question

the new kingdom began under the rule of ahmose. what did he accomplish that allowed for the emergence of the new kingdom?

he ended abuses by provincial governments.

he initiated new irrigation projects.

he reunited upper egypt and lower egypt.

he drove out foreign invaders.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Ending provincial government abuses is not a key achievement of Ahmose related to the New Kingdom's emergence.
• Initiating irrigation projects is not his defining act for the New Kingdom.
• Reuniting Upper and Lower Egypt was done earlier (e.g., by Narmer/Menes).
• Ahmose drove out the Hyksos (foreign invaders), which ended their rule and allowed the New Kingdom to emerge.

Answer:

D. He drove out foreign invaders.