5.3 - Middle Kingdom of Egypt (2024-2025)

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Who were the Hyksos?

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Nomadic warriors from Palestine in Asia.

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What area of Egypt did the Hyksos take over?

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Lower Egypt

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Why were the Hyksos able to conquer the delta region of Egypt?

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The Hyksos had advanced weapons and chariots.

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Why were the Egyptians no match for the Hyksos?

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Egypt had natural barriers, not a strong army.

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What pharaoh was responsible for kicking the Hyksos out of Egypt?

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Ahmose

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After Ahmose defeated the Hyksos, the _____________ began.

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New Kingdom

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What did the Egyptians learn from the Hyksos?

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How to make bronze and iron tools and chariots

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Which phrase best defines the Middle Kingdom before the invasion of the Hyksos? Options: Golden Age, Bronze Age, Modern Age, Pyramid Age

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Golden Age

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Middle Kingdom pharaohs were buried in the _____________.

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Valley of the Kings

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Which of the following geographical features did not protect Egypt from invaders? Eastern Desert, Nile Delta, Nile River, cataracts, Libyan Desert

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Nile River