Ancient Egyptian Civilization Concepts

What period is often called the "Golden Age" of Egyptian civilization?

• The Old Kingdom

• The First Intermediate Period

• The Middle Kingdom

• The New Kingdom

What was a major characteristic of the First Intermediate Period in Egypt?

• Great prosperity and growth

• Political stability and strong central rule

• Political upheaval, economic decline, and civil war

• Flourishing literature and architecture

Which city did Mentuhotep II establish as the new capital of his kingdom?

• Memphis

• Herakleopolis

• Elephantine

• Thebes

During the First Intermediate Period, who were the regional warlords that held much of the power in Egypt?

• Pharaohs

• Viziers

• Nomarchs

• Scribes

Which pharaoh was known for his interest in agriculture and established a new irrigation system in the Faiyum region?

• Senusret I

• Amenemhat II

• Senusret II

• Senusret III

How did Senusret III change the way Egypt was governed to increase central control?

• He allowed local rulers to control their own armies.

• He divided Egypt into three large districts and appointed councils to govern them.

• He moved the capital city to Nubia.

• He focused only on military conquests and ignored internal administration.

What happened to Amenemhat III's first pyramid at Dahshur?

• It was completed and became the tallest pyramid in Egypt.

• It was destroyed by an earthquake shortly after completion.

• It was abandoned because it was built on unstable ground and damaged by flooding.

• It was never started due to a lack of resources.

What new technology did the Hyksos introduce to Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period?

• Advanced irrigation techniques

• Hieroglyphic writing

• The war chariot

• Pyramid construction methods