Changes

Jump to navigation Jump to search
added one
Line 24: Line 24:  
6.  Describe the three kingdoms of ancient Egypt, and mention what you like most about the culture or achievements of ancient Egypt.
 
6.  Describe the three kingdoms of ancient Egypt, and mention what you like most about the culture or achievements of ancient Egypt.
    +
:Old Kingdom: The dynasty that lasted between 2700 B.C. TO 2200B.C. In this time period the Egyptians built many significant structures including the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx.
 +
:Middle Kingdom: a period that lasted from 2100-1800 B.C. in which the Egyptians created a new form of government which did not give the pharaoh absolute power.
 +
:New Kingdom: The dynasty that lasted from 1570-1080 B.C. In the beginning of this period of time the Egyptians were very successful in conquering many other territories, but, towards the end, Ancient Egypt began to fall apart and it soon was invaded and captured.
    +
:I am fascinated by the pyramids that the brilliant Egyptian architects constructed without the wheel. What also interested me was that women were not considered lowly or unintelligent and that they could own land or a business. I think it helped that there were some women pharaohs at that time to prove that women are also great thinkers and can be wonderful rulers.  (Veronika F.)
    
H1.  Write briefly about the role of Jerusalem in ancient history.
 
H1.  Write briefly about the role of Jerusalem in ancient history.
Anthony, Irenaeus, Siteadmin, apieditor, Bureaucrats, Check users, nsAm_Govt_101RO, nsAm_Govt_101RW, nsAm_Govt_101_ta, nsJudgesRO, nsJudgesRW, nsJudges_talkRO, nsJudges_talkRW, nsTeam2RO, nsTeam2RW, nsTeam2_talkRO, nsTeam2_talkRW, oversight, Administrators
126,706

edits

Navigation menu