Module 4 L3

How did the Old Kingdom period end?

• Foreign armies conquered the capital.
• Pharaohs lost political control of the country.
• Enslaved people overthrew the government.
• Severe drought caused widespread starvation.

Near the end of the Old Kingdom, this group rose in power to rule ancient Egypt as the pharaohs began to lose political control of the country.

• Nobles
• farmers
• foreign kings
• enslaved people

Which statement best describes Egypt during the New Kingdom period?

• Egypt was politically unstable due to poor harvests and slave rebellions.
• Egypt was continually invaded and was forced to pay tribute to its neighbors.
• Egypt became wealthy by trading with its neighbors and through military conquests.
• Egypt became a democracy after adopting Greek political reform and cultural practices.

The ancient Egyptian empire reached its political and military height during the New Kingdom period, what neighbors to the south sent annual payments of gold and precious stones as tokens of respect.

• Assyria
• Babylonia
• Nubia
• Syria

Which privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?

• They did not have to pay taxes.
• They received the rank of general in the army.
• They were allowed to marry into the royal family.
• They decided which member of the royal family would become pharaoh.

Most members of Egyptian society were required to pay taxes to the Pharaoh, including farmers who gave the government this as payment.

• goats
• grain
• gold
• jewels

Important New Kingdom pharaoh who defended Egypt from invaders and strengthened defenses

• Middle Kingdom
• New Kingdom
• Trade routes
• Queen Hatshepsut
• Ramses the Great

The height of Egypt’s power and glory, between 1550 and 1050 BC

• Middle Kingdom
• New Kingdom
• Trade routes
• Queen Hatshepsut
• Ramses the Great

New Kingdom ruler renowned for expanding Egyptian trade

• Middle Kingdom
• New Kingdom
• Trade routes
• Queen Hatshepsut
• Ramses the Great

A period of stability and order in ancient Egypt between about 2050 and 1750 BC

• Middle Kingdom
• New Kingdom
• Trade routes
• Queen Hatshepsut
• Ramses the Great