Old, Middle, New Kingdoms

What is a dynasty?

• A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family.
• A dynasty is a cultural movement.
• A dynasty is a single ruler's reign.
• A dynasty is a type of government.

Which kingdom was "the Pyramid Age?"

• Old Kingdom
• Middle Kingdom
• New Kingdom
• Egyptian Kingdom

How were the pyramids one cause that led to the decline of the Old Kingdom?

• The pyramids were built to honor the gods and boost morale.
• The construction of the pyramids improved trade relations with neighboring regions.
• The pyramids strained resources and labor, leading to economic issues and discontent.
• The pyramids served as a source of inspiration for future architectural projects.

Which group of people invaded Egypt during the middle kingdom?

• Romans
• Greeks
• Assyrians
• Hyksos

The New Kingdom Egypt was so large it stretched from the Nile to the ___ River.

• Mississippi
• Amazon
• Euphrates
• Tigris

Who was the first female Pharaoh of Egypt?

• Hatshepsut
• Merneith
• Nefertiti
• Cleopatra

The first known _________ was signed during the New Kingdom to end years of fighting between the Hittites & Egyptians.

• treaty
• declaration
• contract
• agreement

Which invaders attacked Egypt leading to the decline of the New Kingdom?

• The Sea Peoples

• Mongols

• Romans

• The Hyksos

What allowed scientists to crack the code and decipher ancient Hieroglyphics?

• The Library of Alexandria
• The Pyramid of Giza
• The Rosetta Stone
• The Sphinx