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Ancient Egyptian Kingdoms: Governance, Achievements, and Decline

Explore the governance structures, accomplishments, and reasons for decline in the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of ancient Egypt. From the rule of the Pharaohs to the decline due to various factors, delve into the rich history of this fascinating civilization.

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Ancient Egyptian Kingdoms: Governance, Achievements, and Decline

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  1. Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms

  2. OLD KINGDOM2700 b.c – 2200 b.c. • GOVERNMENT • Pharaoh – ruler • Vizier – chief minister who supervised kingdom, also preserved justice and order of the dynasty

  3. 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

  4. MIDDLE KINGDOM 2050 b.c. – 1800 b.c. • GOVERNMENT • Pharaohs • ACCOMPLISHMENTS • New military technology • Created new drainage systems creating more farmable lands

  5. 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

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