The Three Kingdoms of Egypt

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The Three Kingdoms of Egypt
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Egypt Cont.

• The history of Egypt is broken down into three
  major periods known as the Old, Middle, and New
  Kingdoms.
• Periods known for peace, productivity and
  long-term stability.
• The Intermediate periods were known for political
  chaos and invasion.
• King Menes united the Upper and Lower kingdoms of
  Egypt to create the first Egyptian dynasty in
  3100 B.C.E.

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The Old Kingdom(2700 - 2200 B.C.E.)

• Many of the greatest and largest pyramids were
  built during this time period.
• The title of pharaoh was given to the leader of
  Egypt.
• Egypt was divided into 42 provinces, which were
  run by governors appointed by the pharaoh.

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The Middle Kingdom(2050 - 1652 B.C.E.)

• Followed a 150 year period of chaos.
• This period was marked by expansion of the
  empire.
• The period was also known for compassionate
  pharaohs.
• Public works projects replaced pyramids and idol
  construction.

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The New Kingdom(1567 - 1085 B.C.E.)

• The Hyksos, using war chariots defeated the
  Egyptians and ruled for 100 years prior to the
  New Kingdom.
• This is a period of military expansion and
  construction.
• The first female ruler - Hatshepsut rules during
  this period.

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Hatshepsut