Egyptian Kingdoms and Society

Temples; they were places of worship

Pyramids; they were burial sites

Fortresses; they protected against enemies

Palaces; they were living quarters for pharaohs

They were built for decoration and had no actual use

They were always considered safe burial sites

They became more popular as political disputes increased

They were initially seen as the ultimate symbol of power but later viewed as ineffective

The construction of the Great Sphinx of Giza

The emergence of new dynasties

Sever droughts and resulting famine (period of starvation)

The discovery of hidden tombs

The construction of the Great Pyramid

A resurgence of art, literature, and building projects

The establishment of the Old Kingdom

The decline of trade relations

Pharaohs were expected to be good kings and wise rulers.

Pharaohs were more focused on military conquests.

Pharaohs were no longer buried in tombs.

Pharaohs only engaged in trade.