The Middle Kingdom (1991-1700 BCE) pp. 58-63
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The Middle Kingdom (1991-1700 BCE) pp. 58-63 1. What is the “First Intermediate Period?” 2. Who are the Theban kings? Who was Amon? 3. The Hyksos (“hik-sohs”) Invasion led to the “Second Intermediate Period,” which ended the period of the Middle Kingdom. Who were the Hyksos & why were they successful? 4. In 1982 an Egyptian trading vessel (from 14 th century BCE) was discovered. What do the contents of this vessel reveal about Egyptian trade & culture? 5. Explain the concept of the “god-king.” 6. Succession: How did the Egyptians ensure the purest line of succession? 7. What role did the following officials play? A. Scribes B. Viziers C. Minor Officials 8. Legal Traditions: How did the goddess Ma’at personify the essential foundations of Egyptian law? 9. With no codified body of laws, on what was the Egyptian legal system based? 10. Economic Structure: How did Egypt measure its wealth? Explain. 11. What kind of labour force was used to create Egypt’s public works? 12. Egyptians didn’t use coins or currency. How then, did they conduct trade?
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The Middle Kingdom (1991-1700 BCE)
pp. 58-631. What is the “First Intermediate Period?”
2. Who are the Theban kings? Who was Amon?
3. The Hyksos (“hik-sohs”) Invasion led to the “Second Intermediate Period,” which ended the period of the Middle Kingdom. Who were the Hyksos & why were they successful?
4. In 1982 an Egyptian trading vessel (from 14th century BCE) was discovered. What do the contents of this vessel reveal about Egyptian trade & culture?
5. Explain the concept of the “god-king.”
6. Succession: How did the Egyptians ensure the purest line of succession?
7. What role did the following officials play? A. Scribes B. Viziers C. Minor Officials
8. Legal Traditions: How did the goddess Ma’at personify the essential foundations of Egyptian law?
9. With no codified body of laws, on what was the Egyptian legal system based?
10. Economic Structure: How did Egypt measure its wealth? Explain.
11. What kind of labour force was used to create Egypt’s public works?
12. Egyptians didn’t use coins or currency. How then, did they conduct trade?
