Want to create interactive content? It’s easy in Genially!
Early African Societies: Ancient Egypt
Jacque Harris
Created on January 19, 2024
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
Transcript
2040-1640 BCE
1550-1070 BCE
2660-2160 BCE
Middle Kingdom
The New Kingdom
Archaic Period & Old Kingdom
The Great Pyramids
During the Old Kingdom (2,660- 2,160 BCE), the construction of massive pyramids as symbols of authority and divine status (while also serving as royal tombs) dominated the landscape. Another important development during the Old Kingdom period was the increasing complexity of relations with Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush to the south. Despite military clashes between Egypt and Nubia/Kush, the two states developed close trading and cultural links.
- Construction of Great Pyramids
- Complex trade relationships with Nubia/Kush
Hyksos
- Military Superiority
- Technological Superiority
- Bronze Weapons
- Bronze Arrows
The Middle Kingdom
This period was marked by a general stability that was rapidly destroyed by the arrival of outside invaders, known as the Hyksos, in the 1670’s BCE.
- Prosperous Agricultural Power
- Strong Army
- Efficient Bureaucracy
The New Kingdom
the pharaohs sought to extend their power through imperialism (military conquest). A driving force behind Egyptian imperialism was the acquisition of new lands to serve as a buffer zone from potential invaders. Tuthmosis III, for example, led Egyptian armies into Palestine and Syria.