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What was the name of the city that served as the central government in the Old Kingdom of Egypt?
What was the name of the city that served as the central government in the Old Kingdom of Egypt?
- Alexandria
- Thebes
- Giza
- Memphis (correct)
The Hyksos were a group of invaders who conquered Egypt from the Northwest.
The Hyksos were a group of invaders who conquered Egypt from the Northwest.
False (B)
What significant architectural structures were built during the Old Kingdom?
What significant architectural structures were built during the Old Kingdom?
The pyramids and the Sphinx.
The Egyptian empire was divided into ______, each operating under its own ruler.
The Egyptian empire was divided into ______, each operating under its own ruler.
Match the following Egyptian dynasties with their respective historical periods:
Match the following Egyptian dynasties with their respective historical periods:
During which period did the Pharaoh start losing control over the provinces, leading to their independent operation?
During which period did the Pharaoh start losing control over the provinces, leading to their independent operation?
The Egyptians learned the use of horse-drawn chariots from the Hyksos.
The Egyptians learned the use of horse-drawn chariots from the Hyksos.
Who was the first female pharaoh to rule Egypt?
Who was the first female pharaoh to rule Egypt?
The New Kingdom expanded trade routes to ______, bringing in valuable resources like herbs, spices, and monkeys.
The New Kingdom expanded trade routes to ______, bringing in valuable resources like herbs, spices, and monkeys.
Which of these factors led to the end of a dynasty?
Which of these factors led to the end of a dynasty?
Flashcards
Pharaoh
Pharaoh
The central ruler of ancient Egypt's empire.
Dynasty
Dynasty
A ruling family that passes power from father to son.
Upper and Lower Egypt
Upper and Lower Egypt
The two regions united by Narmer; Upper is south, Lower is north.
Old Kingdom
Old Kingdom
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Queen Hatshepsut
Queen Hatshepsut
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Hyksos
Hyksos
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Middle Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
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Thebes
Thebes
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Pyramids
Pyramids
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Horse-drawn chariots
Horse-drawn chariots
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Study Notes
Ancient Egypt Government
- Egypt's 42 provinces operated as a civilization with a single ruler (Pharaoh) for many centuries prior to unification.
- Dynasties were established; a Pharaoh's role passed down to their sons.
- Dynasties ended when a Pharaoh had no son to succeed or were overthrown.
- Dynastic succession was called succession.
Old Kingdom (2686 BC - 2181 BC)
- Narmer united Upper and Lower Egypt.
- Egypt became a powerful empire due to its large population and strong armies.
- Egyptians pledged allegiance to the Pharaoh and the central government in Memphis.
- Significant monuments like the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx were built during this period.
Middle Kingdom (2055 BC - 1650 BC)
- Pharaohs lost control over provincial rulers.
- Provinces began to function independently.
- Invasions from nomadic groups like the Hyksos occurred.
- The Hyksos invaded Egypt and fought for almost 100 years.
- The Hyksos were eventually defeated, and the Egyptians learned to use horse-drawn chariots.
New Kingdom (1550 BC - 1070 BC)
- A woman named Hatshepsut became the first female Pharaoh.
- Hatshepsut expanded the empire, extending 650 kilometers south of Memphis.
- Thebes became the new capital city.
- The Egyptian economy was strengthened through trade routes to Africa.
- Traders brought rare resources like herbs, spices, monkeys, and scented woods.
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