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Why is it believed that the Nile valley was unified and more stable
earlier than the the valley of the Tigris and Euphrates even though it had
a later start at civilization? - ANSWER-The Nile river is protected from
invaders by desert on each side. Also the Nile's flooding is predictable
and gentle so agriculture flourished.
How many royal families, or dynasties, ruled Egypt over the course of
its first 3,000 years of history? - ANSWER-31
Name the periods of Egyptian history. - ANSWER-1.) Archaic (or Early
Dynastic)
2.) Old Kingdom
3.) First Intermediate Period
4.) Middle Kingdom
5.) Second Intermediate Period
6.) New Kingdom
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What are the approximate dates of the Egyptian Archaic period? -
ANSWER-3100 to 2700 B.C.E.
What occurred in the Egyptian Archaic period? - ANSWER-The Nile
valley was unified under a centralized government. Agriculture was
turned into a very efficient process. This prosperity strengthened the
political and religious aura of the pharoah.
What are the approximate dates of the Egyptian Old Kingdom period? -
ANSWER-2700 0 2200 B.C.E.
How were the pharaohs regarded during the Egyptian Old Kingdom
Period? - ANSWER-as gods themselves
What type of government did Egypt have during the Old Kingdom
Period? - ANSWER-a theocracy - the king was a god. The pharaoh
owned the entire country and the economy was entirely under his
control.
What major engineering feats were accomplished during the Egyptian
Old Kingdom period? - ANSWER-construction of the greatest pyramids
as tombs for the pharaohs and their families
What was the belief on the afterlife during the Egyptian Old Kingdom
period? - ANSWER-Only the pharaohs and their families were
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immortal. The soul departed the body but the body would be used in its
next life.
What was the purpose of mummification? - ANSWER-to preserve the
body so it could be used in its next life.
What are the approximate dates of the Egypt's First Intermediate Period?
- ANSWER-2200 - 2050 B.C.E.
Describe what occurred during Egypt's First Intermediate Period. -
ANSWER-The pharaohs failed to assert themselves and lost power. The
nobles (nomarchs) on the local level had to take control of the
government. This led to civil wars and lack of coordination in
agriculture resulting in widespread famine
What are the approximate dates for Egypt's Middle Kingdom period? -
ANSWER-2050 - 1700 B.C.E.
What occurred during Egypt's Middle Kingdom Period? - ANSWER-
centralized government was restored but the stability was eventually
ended when the Hyksos invaded on horse-drawn chariots.
What are the dates of Egypt's Second Intermediate Period? - ANSWER-
1700 - 1550 B.C.E.
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What occurred during Egypt's Second Intermediate period? - ANSWER-
The Hyksos dominated this period but were later expelled by a
nobleman named Ahmose thereby starting a new era: The New Kingdom
Who was Ahmose and what did he do? - ANSWER-He was an Egyptian
nobleman who expelled the Hyksos from ruling Egypt during the
Second Intermediate Period thereby inaugurating the era of the New
Kingdom.
What are the dates of Egypt's New Kingdom Period? - ANSWER-1550 -
1100 B.C.E.
What occurred during Egypt's New Kingdom period? - ANSWER-The
pharaohs reasserted their power and expanded beyond their traditional
frontiers. They expanded south into Africa north into the Sinai
Peninsula. They wanted to prevent a takeover by groups from the north
like the Hyksos did. But the Egyptians came into centuries of battles
with the Hittites by doing this.
What did Egypt's attempted expansion into the Middle East result in? -
ANSWER-centuries of battles with the Hittites
What is Megiddo? - ANSWER-A place where centuries of battles were
fought between the Egyptians and the Hittites. The place is mentioned in
the Bible as Armageddon.
CLEP Western Civilization 1 Exam Latest 2026-2027CLEP
Western Civilization 1 Preparation/CLEP Western
Civilization 1 Practice Exam With Complete 2000 Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already
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Why is it believed that the Nile valley was unified and more stable
earlier than the the valley of the Tigris and Euphrates even though it had
a later start at civilization? - ANSWER-The Nile river is protected from
invaders by desert on each side. Also the Nile's flooding is predictable
and gentle so agriculture flourished.
How many royal families, or dynasties, ruled Egypt over the course of
its first 3,000 years of history? - ANSWER-31
Name the periods of Egyptian history. - ANSWER-1.) Archaic (or Early
Dynastic)
2.) Old Kingdom
3.) First Intermediate Period
4.) Middle Kingdom
5.) Second Intermediate Period
6.) New Kingdom
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What are the approximate dates of the Egyptian Archaic period? -
ANSWER-3100 to 2700 B.C.E.
What occurred in the Egyptian Archaic period? - ANSWER-The Nile
valley was unified under a centralized government. Agriculture was
turned into a very efficient process. This prosperity strengthened the
political and religious aura of the pharoah.
What are the approximate dates of the Egyptian Old Kingdom period? -
ANSWER-2700 0 2200 B.C.E.
How were the pharaohs regarded during the Egyptian Old Kingdom
Period? - ANSWER-as gods themselves
What type of government did Egypt have during the Old Kingdom
Period? - ANSWER-a theocracy - the king was a god. The pharaoh
owned the entire country and the economy was entirely under his
control.
What major engineering feats were accomplished during the Egyptian
Old Kingdom period? - ANSWER-construction of the greatest pyramids
as tombs for the pharaohs and their families
What was the belief on the afterlife during the Egyptian Old Kingdom
period? - ANSWER-Only the pharaohs and their families were
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immortal. The soul departed the body but the body would be used in its
next life.
What was the purpose of mummification? - ANSWER-to preserve the
body so it could be used in its next life.
What are the approximate dates of the Egypt's First Intermediate Period?
- ANSWER-2200 - 2050 B.C.E.
Describe what occurred during Egypt's First Intermediate Period. -
ANSWER-The pharaohs failed to assert themselves and lost power. The
nobles (nomarchs) on the local level had to take control of the
government. This led to civil wars and lack of coordination in
agriculture resulting in widespread famine
What are the approximate dates for Egypt's Middle Kingdom period? -
ANSWER-2050 - 1700 B.C.E.
What occurred during Egypt's Middle Kingdom Period? - ANSWER-
centralized government was restored but the stability was eventually
ended when the Hyksos invaded on horse-drawn chariots.
What are the dates of Egypt's Second Intermediate Period? - ANSWER-
1700 - 1550 B.C.E.
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What occurred during Egypt's Second Intermediate period? - ANSWER-
The Hyksos dominated this period but were later expelled by a
nobleman named Ahmose thereby starting a new era: The New Kingdom
Who was Ahmose and what did he do? - ANSWER-He was an Egyptian
nobleman who expelled the Hyksos from ruling Egypt during the
Second Intermediate Period thereby inaugurating the era of the New
Kingdom.
What are the dates of Egypt's New Kingdom Period? - ANSWER-1550 -
1100 B.C.E.
What occurred during Egypt's New Kingdom period? - ANSWER-The
pharaohs reasserted their power and expanded beyond their traditional
frontiers. They expanded south into Africa north into the Sinai
Peninsula. They wanted to prevent a takeover by groups from the north
like the Hyksos did. But the Egyptians came into centuries of battles
with the Hittites by doing this.
What did Egypt's attempted expansion into the Middle East result in? -
ANSWER-centuries of battles with the Hittites
What is Megiddo? - ANSWER-A place where centuries of battles were
fought between the Egyptians and the Hittites. The place is mentioned in
the Bible as Armageddon.
