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What was a major reason for the decline of the Old Kingdom?
What was a major reason for the decline of the Old Kingdom?
The Middle Kingdom lasted for approximately 300 years.
The Middle Kingdom lasted for approximately 300 years.
False
Who drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?
Who drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?
Ahmose
The period of order and stability that started after Nent-hotep I's rise to power is called the _____ Kingdom.
The period of order and stability that started after Nent-hotep I's rise to power is called the _____ Kingdom.
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Match the following periods with their key events:
Match the following periods with their key events:
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Study Notes
Middle + New Kingdom
- Old Kingdom pharaohs' power and wealth declined
- Nobles gained power and fought over control
- Chaos in Egypt hurt farming and trade
Middle Kingdom
- Pharaoh Mentuhotep II defeated rivals in 2050 BCE
- Middle Kingdom lasted until 1750 BCE, a period of stability and order
- Hyksos (from Asia) conquered Egypt for 200 years using horses, chariots, and superior weaponry
New Kingdom
- Ahmose I expelled the Hyksos and declared himself king
- Egypt reached its peak power from 1550 BCE to 1070 BCE
- Egypt expanded its empire, conquering territories like Palestine, Syria, and Nubia
- Military conquests made Egypt rich
- Pharaohs received tributes
- Queen Hatshepsut increased trade and used wealth for arts and large monuments (especially temples)
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Description
Test your knowledge of the Middle and New Kingdom periods of Ancient Egypt. This quiz covers key events, notable pharaohs, and significant developments that shaped Egypt's stability and expansion. Explore the rise of powerful rulers and the rich cultural legacy left behind during these times.
