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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?
- An increase in trade
- A new ruler emerging
- The pharaohs' wealth and power declined (correct)
- A decline in agricultural productivity
The Middle Kingdom lasted for approximately 300 years.
The Middle Kingdom lasted for approximately 300 years.
False (B)
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.
Match the following periods with their key events:
Match the following periods with their key events:
Flashcards
Middle Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
A period of peace and prosperity in ancient Egypt after a century of chaos, lasting from 2050 BC to around 1750 BC. It was marked by a strong pharaoh, Nent-hotep I, who united the country.
Hyksos
Hyksos
Powerful invaders from Asia who used advanced military technology, like horses and chariots, to conquer Egypt for about 200 years before being expelled by Ahmose I.
New Kingdom
New Kingdom
A period of Egyptian history from about 1550 BC to 1050 BC known for its military might and expansion, achieving the greatest height of power in ancient Egypt.
Ahmose I
Ahmose I
A great pharaoh of the New Kingdom who drove out the Hyksos, marking the start of this era of Egyptian power.
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Queen Hatshepsut
Queen Hatshepsut
A powerful female ruler of the New Kingdom who focused on economic development, boosting trade and supporting arts and agriculture. She commissioned many impressive monuments and temples.
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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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