| OLD KINGDOM | MIDDLE KINGDOM | NEW KINGDOM | VOCABULARY | GRAB BAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2700 B.C.
When did the Old Kingdom begin?
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2100 B.C.
When did the Middle Kingdom start?
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1570 B.C.
When did this period start?
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A structure that has a square base and flat sides that meet a point on the top
What is a pyramid?
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The Old Kingdom
In what kingdom was the sphinx built?
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TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: pharaohs had absolute power
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total Power
(Fill in the blank)
In the Middle Kingdom, the Egyptians developed a new government where the pharaoh did not have __________. |
1400 B.C.
When was Egypt's empire at its best point?
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An ancient egyption ruler
What is a pharaoh?
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The Middle Kingdom
In what kingdom did irrigation begin?
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"The Pyramid Age"
What is the kingdom's nickname?
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Irrigation
What farming invention did they use during this period?
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By conquering countries
How did Egypt get its treasures?
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An underground place used for burying the dead
What is a thomb?
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The New Kingdom
In what kingdom did the Egypt break into smaller states?
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FALSE
TRUE or FALSOE: this time period ended in 1900 B.C. ?
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"The Golden age"
What was the Middle Kingdom to Egypt?
|
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: during this time period, Egypt was one of the weakest powers
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A two-wheeled horse-drawn wagon like vehicle
What is a chariot?
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Excess Food
What did irrigation lead too?
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The Great Pyramids
And the Sphinx
During this period the Egyptians built what 2 statues? (Name at least 1)
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Tombs
What were pharaohs buried in instead of expensive pyramids?
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Akenton
Where did the Ancient Egyptians move their capital at the end of the time period?
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The process of turning the dead into mummies
What is mummification?
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Menes was the ruler of upper Egypt then he eventually invaded lower Egypt and united the two together
Who was Menes and what did he do?
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