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Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. OLD KINGDOM 2700 b.c – 2200 b.c. GOVERNMENT Pharaoh – ruler Vizier – chief minister who supervised kingdom, also preserved justice and order of the dynasty. OLD KINGDOM. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Built majestic pyramids and tombs REASON FOR DECLINE
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OLD KINGDOM2700 b.c – 2200 b.c. • GOVERNMENT • Pharaoh – ruler • Vizier – chief minister who supervised kingdom, also preserved justice and order of the dynasty
OLD KINGDOM • ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Built majestic pyramids and tombs • REASON FOR DECLINE • Farmers and other workers stopped farming to build pyramids • Trouble of building pyramids – time, danger, overall cost
MIDDLE KINGDOM 2050 b.c. – 1800 b.c. • GOVERNMENT • Pharaohs • ACCOMPLISHMENTS • New military technology • Created new drainage systems creating more farmable lands
NEW KINGDOM 1500 b.c. – 1100 b.c. • GOVERNMENT • Reign of Ramses II – Pharaoh • ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Ramses won battles • Major win over the Hittites • Developed what was thought to be first peace treaty • 1st women Pharaoh (Queen Hatshepsut) • REASON FOR DECLINE • Invaders conquered the Nile region • Greeks and Romans marched into Nile River Valley