DeYoung Ancient History 1st Semester Test Review - Chapter 4

Front

The rulers of Egypt were called ______.

Back

pharoahs

Front

Did Egyptians believe in the afterlife (life after death)?

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true

Front

A series of rulers from the same family is known as a _______.

Back

dynasty

Front

The Egyptians built huge, stone tombs with four triangular shaped sides that met in a point on top. These were called ___________.

Back

pyramids

Front

The ______ was a period of Egyptian history that lasted for about 500 years, from about 2700 to 2200 BC.

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Old Kingdom

Front

The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory, which lasted from 1550 - 1050 BC was called the

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New Kingdom

Front

The period of order and stability in Egypt which lasted to about 1750 BC was known as the _________.

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Middle Kingdom