Ancient History: Egypt : The Middle Kingdom (2055-1650 BCE)
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Example Question #61 : The Middle Kingdom (2055 1650 Bce)
Where is Nubia located in relation to Egypt?
To the east, on the shores of the Red Sea
To the west, north of the Saharan Desert
To the north, along the Nile River
To the south, along the Nile River
To the east, between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
To the south, along the Nile River
Nubia was a notable rival civilization that existed to the south of Egypt throughout much of the history of ancient Egypt. Like Egypt, Nubia emerged along the banks of the Nile River. The relationship between Nubia and Egypt varied widely throughout the long period of ancient Egyptian history. For many years they were important trading partners; then, during the Middle and New Kingdoms, Nubia was essentially an Egyptian tributary state; but, during the Third Intermediate Period, Nubia actually ruled Egypt as the 24th Dynasty.
Example Question #61 : The Middle Kingdom (2055 1650 Bce)
Why were some southern Egyptian forts, like Iken, hard to defend?
They were built on flat ground.
They were rarely manned.
None of these answers are accurate; they were very easy to defend.
They were cheaply constructed.
They were built on the banks of the Nile.
They were built on flat ground.
During the Middle Kingdom period, the Egyptians constructed several forts along the border with Nubia. These fortresses were often ineffective and hard to defend. Iken, for example, was built on flat ground and so was not well-equipped to resist a sustained invasion. Because of this ineffectiveness, many Egyptologists believe that these forts were intended to instill fear and awe so as to discourage invasion, rather than to actually withstand invasion.
Example Question #63 : The Middle Kingdom (2055 1650 Bce)
Which of these statements about the recording of military campaigns is most accurate?
None of these statements are accurate.
It was forbidden to record the events of a Pharaoh’s military campaign and so such accounts are incredibly rare.
Records of the Pharaoh’s military campaigns always credit him with being victorious.
The recording of military campaigns was usually written by the Pharaoh himself.
The recording of military campaigns was primarily the responsibility of certain temple organizations.
Records of the Pharaoh’s military campaigns always credit him with being victorious.
Accounts of the Pharaoh’s frequent military campaigns are legion. These accounts almost always convey that the Pharaoh had won a great victory, even if he did not. This demonstrates how the Egyptian government used propaganda to reinforce the notion of the Pharaoh’s absolute power and authority.
Example Question #62 : The Middle Kingdom (2055 1650 Bce)
Iken was __________.
a deified bureaucrat
a fortress
a temple complex
a harbor
a canal
a fortress
Iken was a fortress built during the reigns of Senusret II and III, during the height of the Middle Kingdom. Iken was the largest fortress built during this period. It was built in southern Egypt, along the border with Nubia, to protect against Nubian invasion.
Example Question #1 : Population Growth , Famine, And The Fall Of The Middle Kingdom
Which circumstance most directly lead to the fall the Middle Kingdom?
A series of despotic pharaohs created a sense of paranoia that swept through the Egyptian population and institutions
Severe droughts starved the population to death
Cultural decadence corrupted Egyptian institutions leading to a period of decline
Foreign invasions from the east decimated the population
Local governors pushing for more power caused untenable political instability leading to civil war and the kingdom's demise
Local governors pushing for more power caused untenable political instability leading to civil war and the kingdom's demise
The Middle Kingdom saw an increase in democratic practices compared with the Old Kingdom. While kings and royals retained power, nobles and civil servants became deputized and acquired great influence. These officials, known as viziers, eventually demanded more power leading to political instability and collapse.
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