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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Old Kingdom of Egypt?
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Old Kingdom of Egypt?
- Provincial rulers operated independently. (correct)
- The Pharaoh held absolute power.
- The capital was located in Memphis.
- Many pyramids were built during this period.
- People pledged allegiance to the Pharaoh.
The Great Pyramids of Giza were built during the Middle Kingdom.
The Great Pyramids of Giza were built during the Middle Kingdom.
False (B)
What group of nomadic warriors invaded Egypt during the Middle Kingdom?
What group of nomadic warriors invaded Egypt during the Middle Kingdom?
Hyksos
The Egyptian Empire's central government was located in ______ during the Old Kingdom.
The Egyptian Empire's central government was located in ______ during the Old Kingdom.
Match the Egyptian Kingdom with its notable characteristic:
Match the Egyptian Kingdom with its notable characteristic:
Which of the following contributed to the downfall of the Middle Kingdom?
Which of the following contributed to the downfall of the Middle Kingdom?
The Hyksos were eventually defeated by the Egyptians.
The Hyksos were eventually defeated by the Egyptians.
What was the name of the woman Pharaoh who ruled during the New Kingdom?
What was the name of the woman Pharaoh who ruled during the New Kingdom?
Queen Hatshepsut expanded the Egyptian Empire by conquering land ______ of Memphis.
Queen Hatshepsut expanded the Egyptian Empire by conquering land ______ of Memphis.
What was a major reason for the success of the New Kingdom?
What was a major reason for the success of the New Kingdom?
Flashcards
Pharaoh
Pharaoh
The central ruler of ancient Egypt.
Dynasty
Dynasty
A line of rulers from the same family.
Succession
Succession
The process of passing on the throne to heirs.
Old Kingdom
Old Kingdom
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Great Pyramids of Giza
Great Pyramids of Giza
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Middle Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
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Hyksos
Hyksos
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New Kingdom
New Kingdom
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Queen Hatshepsut
Queen Hatshepsut
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Thebes
Thebes
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Study Notes
Ancient Egypt Empire - Government
- Egypt initially comprised 42 provinces, operating as a civilization before unifying into an empire.
- Dynasties, established through succession (passing the role of Pharaoh to sons), represented periods of rule.
- A dynasty could end if a Pharaoh had no son or if overthrown.
Old Kingdom (2686 BC – 2181 BC)
- Narmer united Upper and Lower Egypt, forming a powerful empire with a large, strong army.
- Subjects pledged allegiance to the Pharaoh, with the central government in Memphis.
- Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx were constructed during this period.
Middle Kingdom (2055 BC – 1650 BC)
- Pharaohs lost control over provincial rulers, who operated independently.
- Provinces faced invasions, particularly from the Hyksos, who used chariot warfare.
- Egypt successfully defended against the Hyksos and later adopted their chariot technology.
New Kingdom (1550 BC – 1070 BC)
- Queen Hatshepsut, a remarkable female Pharaoh, strengthened the empire by:
- Expanding 650km south of Memphis.
- Establishing Thebes as the new capital.
- Enhancing the economy through trade expansion, bringing back valuable goods from Africa (e.g., herbs, spices, monkeys, and scented woods).
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