Topic 3-3

Which region of Egypt is located in the north?

• Upper Egypt

• Lower Egypt

• Memphis

• Thebes

Who was the king that united Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BC?

• King Tutankhamun

• King Ramses

• King Narmer

• King Akhenaten

What was the capital city built by King Narmer after uniting the two kingdoms?

• Thebes

• Memphis

• Heliopolis

• Abydos

What is a dynasty?

• A line of rulers from one family

• A type of ancient building

• A period of war

• A form of government

Approximately how many dynasties ruled Egypt from 3100 BC to 332 BC?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What time period does the Old Kingdom of Egypt cover?

• 2600 BC – 2200 BC

• 3000 BC – 2500 BC

• 2700 BC – 2300 BC

• 2500 BC – 2000 BC

What is another name for the Old Kingdom period in Egypt?

• Pyramid Age

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

• Stone Age

What were some achievements of the Old Kingdom in Egypt?

• Built magnificent cities and increased trade

• Invented the wheel

• Discovered America

• Developed democracy

During which period did the Middle Kingdom occur?

• 3000 BC – 2500 BC

• 2055 BC – 1650 BC

• 1500 BC – 1000 BC

• 500 BC – 1 AD

To which city did the new dynasty move the capital during the Middle Kingdom?

• Memphis

• Alexandria

• Thebes

• Giza