Question

1. what was the purpose of the pyramids? why did the egyptians believe they had a stake in securing eternal life for their king? answer 7. what events led to the end of the old kingdom? answer 8. who ended the period of unrest after the end of the old kingdom and reunified egypt? answer 9. describe society in the middle kingdom. answer 10. what led to the end of the middle kingdom? answer

Explanation:

1. The pyramids were tombs for pharaohs, serving as a passage to the after - life. Egyptians believed in the divine nature of the king, and his successful after - life was crucial for the well - being of the kingdom.
2. Factors included economic decline, famine, and political decentralization as local governors gained more power.
3. Mentuhotep II ended the unrest and reunified Egypt, marking the start of the Middle Kingdom.
4. In the Middle Kingdom, society had a more centralized government, there was growth in trade and art, and a more defined social hierarchy with the pharaoh at the top, followed by nobles, priests, scribes, artisans, and farmers.
5. The end of the Middle Kingdom was caused by foreign invasions (such as the Hyksos), internal unrest, and political fragmentation.

Answer:

1. The pyramids were tombs for pharaohs to reach the after - life. Egyptians believed in the king's divinity and his after - life's importance for the kingdom.
2. Economic decline, famine, and political decentralization.
3. Mentuhotep II.
4. Centralized government, trade and art growth, defined social hierarchy with pharaoh at top, then nobles, priests, scribes, artisans, farmers.
5. Foreign invasions (Hyksos), internal unrest, political fragmentation.