Old Kindgom
How long did the Old Kingdom last?
What happened at the end of the Old Kingdom?
The wealth and power of the pharaohs declined.
Who made egypts 18th dynasty?
Ahmose.
What book did the Egyptians make that tell us about the afterlife.
The book of the dead.
No.
Who was the most famous pharaoh in the Old Kingdom?
Khufu.
for how long did the nobles rule much of egypt?
160 years.
Military conquests.
What was one of the worlds first writing systems?
Hieroglyphics.
Why did the Egyptians build pyarmids?
To ensure a safe afterlife for the pharaohs.
What was apart of the daily life in the Old Kingdom?
Worshipping gods.
1550 BC.
How long did the new kingdom last.
1550 to 1050BC.
How many writing symbols did the hieroglyphic have?
More than 600 symbols.
Over time did certain cities become centers to worship certain gods?
Yes.
Did Egyptians believe the afterlife was a place of torture?
No.
Who declared themself king and drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?
Ahmos.
In what process did Egypt turn into an Empire?
When taking control over all possible invasion routes.
How did Egyptians make papyrus?
They did this by pressing layers of reed together and pounding them into sheets.
Who did the Egyptians think created the world?
Ptah.
2700BC.
A powerful pharaoh defeated his rivals and united egypt once again.
Who was one ruler who worked to enforce trade?
Queen Hatshespsut
Why did the Ancient Egyptians make the book of the dead.
To ensure an ancient Egyptian of an afterlife.
Did Egyptian families worship household gods at shrines in their home?
Yes.