The Three Kingdoms of Egypt

Which of the following was NOT one of the 3 kingdoms in Ancient Egypt?

• The Old Kingdom

• The Modern Kingdom

• The Middle Kingdom

• The New Kingdom

What was the name of the period of time in between each kingdom?

• Ancient Egypt

• Middle Period

• The In-Between

• Intermediate Period

Where were pharaohs buried in The Old Kingdom after they died?

• The Valley of Kings

• Ancient Funeral Homes

• Inside Pyramids

• Hidden Tombs

What does "absolute power" mean?

• To have total control of everything and everyone

• To be elected to be pharaoh

• To share the ruling power with others

• To have no power

What is something that did NOT happen during the First Intermediate Period?

• Civil Wars

• Food Shortages

• Monkeys escaped and ran around everywhere

• Political Disputes

Which kingdom is considered to be Egypt's Golden Age?

• The Old Kingdom

• The Middle Kingdom

• The New Kingdom

How were pharaohs expected to be during the Middle Kingdom?

• cruel leaders

• not caring about the people

• share the power with the people

• good kings and smart rulers

How did Egypt gain more land during The New Kingdom?

• Military Takeovers

• Peaceful Treaties

• Trading

• It bought new land

Where were pharaohs buried during The New Kingdom?

• Hidden Tombs

• The Valley of Kings

• Pyramids

• Graveyards

What brought an end to The New Kingdom?

• It never ended!

• Flooding from the Nile

• Food Shortages

• Growing empires nearby