What were some of the possible causes of the collapse of the Old Kingdom in Egypt?

What will be an ideal response?


Briefly describe the basic structure of the Egyptian government during the Old Kingdom, particularly the role of the pharaoh in the government. What are some of the possible causes for the Old Kingdom’s collapse? Which do you find most persuasive, or is a combination of factors most convincing? What were the repercussions to Egyptian society of the Old Kingdom’s collapse?

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What is the root of the state, according to Locke?

A) The Family B) The King C) The Parliament D) A free individual, who enters a contract with other free individuals E) The army

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a. true b. false

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