5.2 - Ancient Egypt Old Kingdom

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Rapids along the Nile River were called____________________?

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Cataracts

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Legendary Egyptian ruler; ___________________ unified the kingdoms of upper and lower Egypt and built the new capital city of Memphis. He invaded and took control of the lower and upper Egypt, he married a princess from lower Egypt and made a newly unified country and wore both white and red crown.

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Menes

Front

What was the title used by the rulers of Egypt called?

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Pharaoh

Front

A series of rulers from the same family is called a ________________.

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Dynasty

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Which period lasted from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unified?

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Old Kingdom

Front

The people of middle class in Egypt were the ________________?

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Lesser government officials, scribes, and a few rich craftspeople

Front

Huge triangular tombs built by the Egyptians and other peoples were called________________?

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Pyramids

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They were the lowest class of people in ancient Egypt besides the servants and slaves. They were the _______?

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Farmers

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Egyptian pharaoh; he ruled during Egypt’s Old Kingdom and is known for the many monuments built to honor him. He was named_______?

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Khufu