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Which Dynasty did the Middle Kingdom begin in?

11th. The Middle Kingdom begins with the reunification of the country under Mentuhotep.

Which of these Kings was not part of the 11th dynasty (2125-1991 BC)?

Sesostris I. All of these Kings were from the 11th Dynasty, except for Sesostris I who is part of the 12th Dynasty.

Sesostris III split Egypt into how many regions?

Four. Sesostris III reorganised Egypt into four regions the northern and southern halves of the Nile Valley and the eastern and western Delta.

Queen Sobeknefru was part of which Dynasty?

12th. Queen Sobeknefru was the first female monarch.

During the Middle Kingdom which of these cities was closest to the Red Sea? (The modern names are used here)

Cairo. Cairo is located at the head of the Nile Delta.

Which King was probably killed in a battle, since his mummy shows evidence of terrible head wounds.

Tao II. Tao II had a son called Ahmose.

Which of the following is a King of the 13th Dynasty?

Hor. Very little is known about the 13th Dynasty.

During the 17th Dynasty which part of Egypt did Hyksos rule?

Northern Egypt. Ahmose the founder of the 18th Dynasty expelled the Hyksos from Egypt.

Which of the following is true about the 14th Dynasty?

It lasted for 57 years. It lasted for 57 years, however after this there is little information known about it.

The 15th Dynasty spanned between which years BC?

1650 - 1550 BC. Apepi I was the most well known king of this dynasty reigned for over 40 years.