Time Periods
How long did the Avairs controlled most of Egypt? (in years)
Almost 100 years
Why was the Middle Kingdom Egypt's most classical age?
What dynasty did weak rulers lose control of?
The 13th Dynasty
How long did Senusret I last?
1971–1926 BCE
How long did the period last? (in B.C.)
1650 B.C.
What did the Pharaohs do to support and expand the prosperity?
The pharaohs increased Egypt's military power (by conquering land alongside the eastern Mediterranean)
Before the "New Kingdom" what did Egypt again become?
Politically fragmented
Mentuhotep II was part of what dynasty?
11th Dynasty
What are the two major dynasties?
The Eleventh, and Twelfth
What was the Ancient Egyptian Middle Kingdom referred to?
The Golden Age
Who was Senusret III?
Senusret III was a pharaoh who embodied the Middle Kingdom's spirit of innovation and expansion.
When did Mentuhotep reunite the Kingdom?
2040 B.C.
What was the Middle Kingdom known as?
The period of Reunification
What did Amenemhat I do to support the Middle Kingdom?
Built a series of fortresses and irrigation projects to protect and improve agriculture. (still correct with shorter answer)
What was something that happened in the time period 2200 B.C.
Egyptians built monumental tombs at 2200 B.C.
&/or
The peace of the old kingdom led to chaos and war against rival Egyptian groups
After what period did Egypt fall into disorder?
during the First Intermediate Period (c. 2181–2055 BCE).
Which ruler lasted the longest?
Amenemhat III