Egypt Flashcards
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Start
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Developed along the Nile in 5500 BCE
King Menes united the empire.
Three periods-Early Dynastic, Old Kingdom and First intermediate Period.
Civil war in First intermediate period-Middle Kingdom came after.
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Hyksos
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Conquered middle kingdom in 1640BCE and started Second Intermediate Period.
Overthrown in 1532 BCE
3
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New Kingdom
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under vigorous rules, esp. Ramses II conquered much territory in N Africa and the Middle East.
Eventually collapsed due to internal disorder and foreign invasions.
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Women in Egypt
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Handled household finances and children’s education. Could divorce their husbands and get alimony. Own property and businesses. Become Priestesses.
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Pyramids
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Tombs that began construction in 2630 BCE
