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Ancient Egypt Study Guide Latest VersionWas Ancient Egypt in the fertile crescent? ANS✔✔ Yes. Ancient Egypt extended from
the Nile River Valley to coastal areas in the Red and Mediterranean seas, which
were part of the Fertile Crescent.
What are the dates of the ancient Egyptian civilization? ANS✔✔ From 2600 BC to
1070 BC
How long did the Old Kingdom last? ANS✔✔ Lasted 400 years, from 2600 BC to
2200 BC
What was the capital of the Old Kingdom ANS✔✔ Memphis
What were important things that happened during the Old Kingdom? ANS✔✔ 1)
Formed a united government under a single ruler called a Pharaoh, who controlled
religious and political affairs, 2) The Pyramids and the Sphinx were built, 3) cities
were built and trade increased, 4) Egyptians developed a religion of many gods.
How long did the Middle Kingdom last? ANS✔✔ Lasted from 2055 BC to 1650 BC
What was the capital of the Middle Kingdom? ANS✔✔ Thebes
What were the important things that happened during the Middle Kingdom? ANS✔✔
1) Egypt conquered Nubia and Syria, 2) there was increased crop production, 3) a
canal was built between the Nile and the Red Sea that increased trade with other
civilizations, 4) Painting and Statuary art flourishes, 5) Pharaohs stop building
pyramids and instead cut their tombs into limestone in the Valley of the Kings.
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