Topic 11 Part 1 Flashcards
What happened during the 4th dynasty?
Egypt divided into provinces each had a governor (nomarch)who was responsible to the king.
What were pharaohs responsible for?
Preserving the “right order of society”
Were pharaohs polygamous?
Yes they had 1 principal queen who were the mother of the pharaohs heirs
Did queens have a lot of power?
No
What is a dynasty?
A dynasty is a system in which ruling power is passed down within the same family, usually from father to son.
What were Pharaohs like in the old kingdoms?
Pharaohs were a inaccessible God/king
We’re more of a power figure(mean)
What were Pharaohs like in the Middle Kingdom?
Pharaohs were now concerned about public welfare.
Pharaohs also sent traders around the area
What were Pharaohs like in the new kingdom?
Used more advanced weapons
Occupied parts of Palestine,Syria, and Libya.