First Intermediate Period (2181-2055 BCE) - Ancient History: Egypt
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In ancient Egyptian cosmology and iconography, the scarab was routinely associated with .
In ancient Egyptian cosmology and iconography, the scarab was routinely associated with .
In ancient Egyptian cosmology and iconography, the scarab was routinely associated with the rising sun. The Egyptians worshipped the Sun in many different forms, and a scarab was used in Egyptian hieroglyphics to refer to the Sun at dawn.
In ancient Egyptian cosmology and iconography, the scarab was routinely associated with the rising sun. The Egyptians worshipped the Sun in many different forms, and a scarab was used in Egyptian hieroglyphics to refer to the Sun at dawn.
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Throughout ancient Egyptian history, , dedicated to various Gods, were worn for protection and good fortune.
Throughout ancient Egyptian history, , dedicated to various Gods, were worn for protection and good fortune.
Throughout ancient Egyptian history, Egyptian people wore amulets that were dedicated to various Gods so that those Gods might offer them protection and good fortune. The Egyptians believed that these amulets were important both on Earth and in the afterlife, and so tended to bury rulers with amulets designed to ensure the favor of the Gods and to ward off evil spirits.
Throughout ancient Egyptian history, Egyptian people wore amulets that were dedicated to various Gods so that those Gods might offer them protection and good fortune. The Egyptians believed that these amulets were important both on Earth and in the afterlife, and so tended to bury rulers with amulets designed to ensure the favor of the Gods and to ward off evil spirits.
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In its English form, which of the following was never a name that Egypt was once called?
In its English form, which of the following was never a name that Egypt was once called?
Egypt was once called Kemet (The Black Land). The black referred to the dark, rich soil of the region. It was also called Deshret (Red Land) referring to it's miles of deserts. Finally, the Hwt-ka-Ptah (the House of the Ka of Ptah), Ptah was one of Egypt's first gods.
Egypt was once called Kemet (The Black Land). The black referred to the dark, rich soil of the region. It was also called Deshret (Red Land) referring to it's miles of deserts. Finally, the Hwt-ka-Ptah (the House of the Ka of Ptah), Ptah was one of Egypt's first gods.
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The Feast of Opet, held annually, celebrated .
The Feast of Opet, held annually, celebrated .
The Feast of Opet was an annual festival held in Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom period and later. It celebrated the voyage of the God Amun from the temple of Karnak to the temple of Luxor. The celebration was a procession of ceremonial boats that were carried between the two temples. Boats were an important component of Egyptian ceremony and religious worship because the Egyptians believed that the Sun and Moon sailed across the sky in boats.
The Feast of Opet was an annual festival held in Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom period and later. It celebrated the voyage of the God Amun from the temple of Karnak to the temple of Luxor. The celebration was a procession of ceremonial boats that were carried between the two temples. Boats were an important component of Egyptian ceremony and religious worship because the Egyptians believed that the Sun and Moon sailed across the sky in boats.
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Which of these statements about the Egyptian relationship with art is most accurate?
Which of these statements about the Egyptian relationship with art is most accurate?
The ancient Egyptians were concerned with realism in art, but not overly so. Indeed, many Egyptian works of art depict humans in an idealized form, rather than a natural form. The Egyptians did, however, believe that the primary function of art was to manifest life. For example, they believed that a depiction of a God was an incarnation of the God itself.
The ancient Egyptians were concerned with realism in art, but not overly so. Indeed, many Egyptian works of art depict humans in an idealized form, rather than a natural form. The Egyptians did, however, believe that the primary function of art was to manifest life. For example, they believed that a depiction of a God was an incarnation of the God itself.
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The Ptolemaic Kingdom ruled Egypt during the period.
The Ptolemaic Kingdom ruled Egypt during the period.
The Ptolemaic Kingdom ruled Egypt from 305 BCE until 30 BCE, during the rule of Hellenistic culture in Egypt. The Ptolemaic Kingdom was founded by one of Alexander the Great’s most successful generals, Ptolemy I Soter. The Ptolemaic Kingdom assimilated well into Egyptian society, but still had to contend with several rebellions.
The Ptolemaic Kingdom ruled Egypt from 305 BCE until 30 BCE, during the rule of Hellenistic culture in Egypt. The Ptolemaic Kingdom was founded by one of Alexander the Great’s most successful generals, Ptolemy I Soter. The Ptolemaic Kingdom assimilated well into Egyptian society, but still had to contend with several rebellions.
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The 31st Dynasty was .
The 31st Dynasty was .
The 31st Dynasty was established by the Persian Emperor Artaxerxes III in 343 BCE. It began when Artaxerxes III led the Persian reconquest of Egypt and declared himself Pharaoh. It came to an end less than two decades later with the conquests of Alexander the Great.
The 31st Dynasty was established by the Persian Emperor Artaxerxes III in 343 BCE. It began when Artaxerxes III led the Persian reconquest of Egypt and declared himself Pharaoh. It came to an end less than two decades later with the conquests of Alexander the Great.
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Cleopatra was the last ruler of the .
Cleopatra was the last ruler of the .
Cleopatra was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic (Greek) Kingdom in Egypt. She ruled Egypt in the first century BCE, and was defeated by the Roman Empire. Her defeat brought to an end the rule of the Pharaohs in Egypt and began the prolonged period of Roman occupation.
Cleopatra was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic (Greek) Kingdom in Egypt. She ruled Egypt in the first century BCE, and was defeated by the Roman Empire. Her defeat brought to an end the rule of the Pharaohs in Egypt and began the prolonged period of Roman occupation.
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In ancient Egyptian cosmology and iconography, the scarab was routinely associated with .
In ancient Egyptian cosmology and iconography, the scarab was routinely associated with .
In ancient Egyptian cosmology and iconography, the scarab was routinely associated with the rising sun. The Egyptians worshipped the Sun in many different forms, and a scarab was used in Egyptian hieroglyphics to refer to the Sun at dawn.
In ancient Egyptian cosmology and iconography, the scarab was routinely associated with the rising sun. The Egyptians worshipped the Sun in many different forms, and a scarab was used in Egyptian hieroglyphics to refer to the Sun at dawn.
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Throughout ancient Egyptian history, , dedicated to various Gods, were worn for protection and good fortune.
Throughout ancient Egyptian history, , dedicated to various Gods, were worn for protection and good fortune.
Throughout ancient Egyptian history, Egyptian people wore amulets that were dedicated to various Gods so that those Gods might offer them protection and good fortune. The Egyptians believed that these amulets were important both on Earth and in the afterlife, and so tended to bury rulers with amulets designed to ensure the favor of the Gods and to ward off evil spirits.
Throughout ancient Egyptian history, Egyptian people wore amulets that were dedicated to various Gods so that those Gods might offer them protection and good fortune. The Egyptians believed that these amulets were important both on Earth and in the afterlife, and so tended to bury rulers with amulets designed to ensure the favor of the Gods and to ward off evil spirits.
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In its English form, which of the following was never a name that Egypt was once called?
In its English form, which of the following was never a name that Egypt was once called?
Egypt was once called Kemet (The Black Land). The black referred to the dark, rich soil of the region. It was also called Deshret (Red Land) referring to it's miles of deserts. Finally, the Hwt-ka-Ptah (the House of the Ka of Ptah), Ptah was one of Egypt's first gods.
Egypt was once called Kemet (The Black Land). The black referred to the dark, rich soil of the region. It was also called Deshret (Red Land) referring to it's miles of deserts. Finally, the Hwt-ka-Ptah (the House of the Ka of Ptah), Ptah was one of Egypt's first gods.
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The Feast of Opet, held annually, celebrated .
The Feast of Opet, held annually, celebrated .
The Feast of Opet was an annual festival held in Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom period and later. It celebrated the voyage of the God Amun from the temple of Karnak to the temple of Luxor. The celebration was a procession of ceremonial boats that were carried between the two temples. Boats were an important component of Egyptian ceremony and religious worship because the Egyptians believed that the Sun and Moon sailed across the sky in boats.
The Feast of Opet was an annual festival held in Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom period and later. It celebrated the voyage of the God Amun from the temple of Karnak to the temple of Luxor. The celebration was a procession of ceremonial boats that were carried between the two temples. Boats were an important component of Egyptian ceremony and religious worship because the Egyptians believed that the Sun and Moon sailed across the sky in boats.
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Which of these statements about the Egyptian relationship with art is most accurate?
Which of these statements about the Egyptian relationship with art is most accurate?
The ancient Egyptians were concerned with realism in art, but not overly so. Indeed, many Egyptian works of art depict humans in an idealized form, rather than a natural form. The Egyptians did, however, believe that the primary function of art was to manifest life. For example, they believed that a depiction of a God was an incarnation of the God itself.
The ancient Egyptians were concerned with realism in art, but not overly so. Indeed, many Egyptian works of art depict humans in an idealized form, rather than a natural form. The Egyptians did, however, believe that the primary function of art was to manifest life. For example, they believed that a depiction of a God was an incarnation of the God itself.
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Ramssesses III led the Egyptian army to victory in the Battle of Djahy, a pivotal land battle fought against which of the following groups?
Ramssesses III led the Egyptian army to victory in the Battle of Djahy, a pivotal land battle fought against which of the following groups?
The Battle of Djahy was a defensive battle fought by the Egyptians against a nomadic confederation of raiders known as the Sea People, who invaded Egypt consistently over many years during the Third Intermediate Period.
The Battle of Djahy was a defensive battle fought by the Egyptians against a nomadic confederation of raiders known as the Sea People, who invaded Egypt consistently over many years during the Third Intermediate Period.
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The Twenty-Fifth Dynasty came to an end after .
The Twenty-Fifth Dynasty came to an end after .
The Twenty-Fifth Dynasty of Egypt was the last ruling dynasty of the Third Intermediate Period. The dynasty had the misfortune of coexisting with the rising power of Assyria and was dealt a devastating blow when Assyrian forces sacked the cities of Thebes and Memphis in the seventh century BCE.
The Twenty-Fifth Dynasty of Egypt was the last ruling dynasty of the Third Intermediate Period. The dynasty had the misfortune of coexisting with the rising power of Assyria and was dealt a devastating blow when Assyrian forces sacked the cities of Thebes and Memphis in the seventh century BCE.
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The rise of this empire in the seventh century BCE led to the end of the Third Intermediate Period in Egypt.
The rise of this empire in the seventh century BCE led to the end of the Third Intermediate Period in Egypt.
During the seventh century BCE, the power of the Egyptian empire had waned substantially. The territory had been ruled by foreign invaders (from Libya and Nubia) for several generations and the state was greatly weakened by internal conflict and decentralization of power. The rising Assyrian Empire, which emerged in the Middle East, took advantage of this situation and conquered most of Egypt in the seventh century.
During the seventh century BCE, the power of the Egyptian empire had waned substantially. The territory had been ruled by foreign invaders (from Libya and Nubia) for several generations and the state was greatly weakened by internal conflict and decentralization of power. The rising Assyrian Empire, which emerged in the Middle East, took advantage of this situation and conquered most of Egypt in the seventh century.
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What outside force conquered and consequently ruled Egypt during the 25th dynasty?
What outside force conquered and consequently ruled Egypt during the 25th dynasty?
King Kashta of Kush invaded Egypt during the 8th Century BCE, conquering the country. The emperors of Kush then ruled as pharaohs of Egypt for the 25th dynasty, until they were removed by the Assyrians.
King Kashta of Kush invaded Egypt during the 8th Century BCE, conquering the country. The emperors of Kush then ruled as pharaohs of Egypt for the 25th dynasty, until they were removed by the Assyrians.
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This Egyptian ruler is generally credited with leading the Sack of Jerusalem in the tenth century BCE?
This Egyptian ruler is generally credited with leading the Sack of Jerusalem in the tenth century BCE?
The Sack of Jerusalem took place during the tenth century BCE. It is generally believed that the Egyptian forces were led by one of the Libyan rulers of Egypt, most likely Shoshenq I. Although, there is a considerate amount of disagreement among historians and Egyptologists owing to the paucity of reliable historical evidence from this time period.
The Sack of Jerusalem took place during the tenth century BCE. It is generally believed that the Egyptian forces were led by one of the Libyan rulers of Egypt, most likely Shoshenq I. Although, there is a considerate amount of disagreement among historians and Egyptologists owing to the paucity of reliable historical evidence from this time period.
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Which of the following are the Sea Peoples NOT often hypothesized by scholars to have been responsible for around the time of the Bronze Age Collapse, in addition to their frequent invasions of New Kingdom Egypt?
Which of the following are the Sea Peoples NOT often hypothesized by scholars to have been responsible for around the time of the Bronze Age Collapse, in addition to their frequent invasions of New Kingdom Egypt?
We know the most about the Sea Peoples from Egyptian accounts such as the Great Karnak Inscription of Merneptah, although similar phenomena are described in Levantine, Anatolian and Mesopotamian sources, suggesting a massive marine migration of loosely affiliated peoples who disrupted the stability of the entire region. These migrations and invasions were an essential, although not the only, element in what is described as the Bronze Age Collapse. Rather than the powerful empires consolidating their strength and spheres of influences, instead this resulted in the destruction of long-standing states (the Hittite Empire and Mycenaean Greece), as well as the immense weakening of Egypt during its transition from the New Kingdom to the Third Intermediate Period. Egypt eventually weakened to the point that it became susceptible to conquest by the Assyrians, and then in turn the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks and Romans. While the Sea Peoples are sometimes blamed from the collapse of Mycenaean civilization, an alternative postulation is that the Sea Peoples themselves consisted of native Greeks displaced by political and environmental factors, forcing them to travel by sea to populate and invade Egypt and the Levant. This is supported by linguistic and archaeological evidence of the Philistines, who appear to have spoken an Indo-European language related to Greek, and whose art and pottery strongly resembles earlier Greek forms.
We know the most about the Sea Peoples from Egyptian accounts such as the Great Karnak Inscription of Merneptah, although similar phenomena are described in Levantine, Anatolian and Mesopotamian sources, suggesting a massive marine migration of loosely affiliated peoples who disrupted the stability of the entire region. These migrations and invasions were an essential, although not the only, element in what is described as the Bronze Age Collapse. Rather than the powerful empires consolidating their strength and spheres of influences, instead this resulted in the destruction of long-standing states (the Hittite Empire and Mycenaean Greece), as well as the immense weakening of Egypt during its transition from the New Kingdom to the Third Intermediate Period. Egypt eventually weakened to the point that it became susceptible to conquest by the Assyrians, and then in turn the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks and Romans. While the Sea Peoples are sometimes blamed from the collapse of Mycenaean civilization, an alternative postulation is that the Sea Peoples themselves consisted of native Greeks displaced by political and environmental factors, forcing them to travel by sea to populate and invade Egypt and the Levant. This is supported by linguistic and archaeological evidence of the Philistines, who appear to have spoken an Indo-European language related to Greek, and whose art and pottery strongly resembles earlier Greek forms.
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Who was the first ruler of the 12th Dynasty?
Who was the first ruler of the 12th Dynasty?
Amenemhat I became ruler of Egypt, along with his wife Neferitatjenen, in 1991 BCE and ruled until he was assassinated in 1962 BCE.
Amenemhat I became ruler of Egypt, along with his wife Neferitatjenen, in 1991 BCE and ruled until he was assassinated in 1962 BCE.
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