Question

What characterizes the divisions in the first two major periods in Egypts history

Answer 1

Old Kingdom: Pharaohs rules as gods and were also kings
- the pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for the pharaohs 
- social classes appeared 
- began to trade goods with neighbors 
Middle and new kingdom: 
- Egyptian trade and military power reached the peak 
-Egypt's greatness did not last 
-Social classes had different ways of life