Old Kingdom
Another name for this period
"Age of the Pyramids"
This period began in which dynasty
12th Dynasty
The Hyksos introduced these innovations to Egypt
Chariots and bronze weapons
This pyramid rises at a 55 degree angle
The Bent Pyramid
Which dynasty included the construction of the Great Pyramids of Giza?
4th Dynasty
This prince was praised as the "second Menes"
Mentuhotep II
Amenhotep III tried to weaken the priests of Amun by promoting which god?
Aten
The first successful true pyramid built in Egypt
The Red Pyramid
The first Pyramid Texts, which reveal religious beliefs of the time, were found in the tomb of
Unas
This pharaoh created Egypt’s first standing army
Amenemhat I
The term “pharaoh” originated in the New Kingdom and means
“Great House”
Which King in the 3rd Dynasty is credited for building the first pyramid?
King Djoser
The first king to apply the title "Son of Ra" to himself
Djedefre
This marked the transition from the Middle Kingdom to the Second Intermediate Period
The rise of the Hyksos in Lower Egypt
Akhenaten’s reign is also known as the
Amarna Period
King Sneferu is credited for this pyramid at Meidum
"Collapsed Pyramid" or "False Pyramid"
State the three reasons why the Old Kingdom ended
Power Struggles, Crop failures, Cost of building the pyramids
The name “Iti-tawi” means
“Amenemhat takes possession of the Two Lands”
The Merenptah Stele is historically important because
Contains the first mention of Israel
Name the three pyramids built in Giza
Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khafre
Pyramid of Menkaure