Ancient Egypt was divided into three main kingdoms - the Old Kingdom (2700-2200 BC), Middle Kingdom (2050-1750 BC), and New Kingdom (1550-1050 BC). Some key events included Menes uniting Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BC, the Hyksos invading and ruling during the Middle Kingdom, and Egypt expanding its empire during the New Kingdom under rulers like Hatshepsut.

2. Was split in half from Lower and Upper Egypt Located in North Eastern Africa Was hard for invaders to enter because of cataracts, desserts, and the Mediterranean Sea The cataracts, or rapids, would make it hard for invaders to sail in.

3. 2700-2200 BC Old Kingdom (3 RD dynasty to 8 TH dynasty) 2050- 1750 BC Middle Kingdom (11 TH dynasty to the 14 TH dynasty) 1550-1050 BC New Kingdom (18 TH Dynasty to the 20 TH dynasty) 3000 BC 1000 BC Menes united Egypt 3100 BC Khufu ruled Egypt 2500 BC The Hyksos invaded Egypt 1750 BC Egypt took over the Eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and The Kingdom of Kush 1400 BC

4. People believed that pharaohs were both kings and gods. The most famous pharaoh from the Old Kingdom is Khufu. Social classes began as the population grew. The lowest ones are slaves farmers and servants. Highest pharaohs. Was from dynasties 3 RD – 6 TH

5. At the end of the Old Kingdom, pharaohs were soon running out of money. Pyramids cost a lot of money and they couldn’t maintain it. Pharaohs couldn’t collect enough taxes to keep up with the expenses. Around 1750 BC the Egyptians got in a war with the Hyksos. The Hyksos won. Was from dynasties 11 TH to the end of the 14 TH

6. After the war in the Middle Kingdom, Ahmose declared himself king. Also everyone in Egypt feared for other invasions. Egypt then decided to rule all of the empires. These conquests made Egypt rich. Started in the 18 th dynasty and ended in the 20 th dynasty

7. -Menes Ruled in the pre-dynastic era Ruled both Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt Combined both crowns to make on crown to show he ruled both kingdoms -Queen Hatshepsut Ruled in the New Kingdom, 1503-1482 BC (fifth pharaoh of the 18 TH dynasty) Started trade with different countries and supported arts and architecture. Dressed as a man to become pharaoh Menes Queen Hatshepsut