WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Old Kingdom (2686 BCE–2182 BCE) was a period of political stability and economic prosperity, during which great tombs were built for Egyptian Kings in the form of pyramids. Early Egyptians built mastabas to mark the tombs of their deceased.

Detailed explanation-2: -There were six classes of society: (1) the pharaoh, or king, (2) government officials, (3) nobles and priests, (4) scribes and soldiers, (5) artisans and merchants, and (6) peasants and slaves. The pharaoh, or the king, was at the very top of the Egyptian hierarchy.

Detailed explanation-3: -7. How did the social classes in Shang society differ from those in Egyptian Society? Both had small upper class and larger lower class; Chinese rulers warrior-kings; Egypt’s considered gods; artisans and peasant classes similar.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Old Kingdom period is most famous for building pyramids. This includes the first pyramid, the Pyramid of Djoser, and the largest pyramid, the Great Pyramid at Giza. The peak of the Old Period was during the Fourth Dynasty when pharaohs such as Sneferu and Khufu ruled.

Detailed explanation-5: -Similarities between Egypt and Mesopotamia include the fact that they were early societies located in the Near East, developed writing systems, were located near major rivers, and had hierarchical social structures, as well as polytheistic religions.