Answer:
Egypt was in the hands of foreigners or was engaged in internal problems and civil wars.
Explanation:
Period of Old Kingdom ended with the period of civil wars, that were started by corruption and internal problems in the country. This intermediate period ended with the establishment of new dynasty.
Period of Middle Kingdom ended with invasion of Hyksos who conquered Egypt and ruled for a 50 years.
It started from 2014 and it is still going on, present day (2014-present day)
