Ancient Egypt: Old Kingdom and Beyond

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What was a key responsibility of the pharaoh during the Old Kingdom?

Writing laws for the people
Managing Earth for the gods (correct)
Teaching farming techniques
Establishing democratic practices

The Old Kingdom of Egypt lasted from 2700 BCE to 2200 BCE.

True (A)

What social class follows the pharaoh in the Egyptian social structure?

Priests and Nobles

During the Old Kingdom, Egypt began trading with its ________.

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Match the following items to their significance in early Egyptian society:

Gold = Valuable trade item Temples = Places of worship and collection of payments Scribes = Members of the middle class Afterlife = Focus of religious beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Who defeated the rivals and started the Middle Kingdom around 2050 BCE?

Mentuhotep II (C) Signup and view all the answers

The New Kingdom period lasted from approximately 1550 to 1050 BCE.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What strategies did the Hyksos use to conquer Egypt?

Horses, chariots, and weapons. Signup and view all the answers

The pharaoh who declared himself king and drove the Hyksos out of Egypt was _____.

Ahmose Signup and view all the answers

Match the following periods or rulers with their significance:

Mentuhotep II = Initiated the Middle Kingdom Ahmose = Drove out the Hyksos Queen Hatshepsut = Increased trade and supported the arts Hyksos = Conquered Egypt using advanced military technology Signup and view all the answers

Pharaoh's Power

The pharaoh was considered both a king and a god, ruling over the land with absolute power.

Old Kingdom Dates

The Old Kingdom period in Ancient Egypt lasted from 2700 BCE to 2200 BCE, during which time the Egyptians developed their political systems.

Egyptian Social Structure

Ancient Egypt's social structure was hierarchical, with the pharaoh at the top, followed by priests and nobles, then the middle class, and finally the lower class and slaves.

Unified Religion

Ancient Egyptian religion during the Old Kingdom emphasized worshipping the same gods throughout the kingdom, with temples being built and payments collected from both government and worshippers.