Study Guide: The End of the Old Kingdom

Important names, terms, and concepts

nomes
nomarchs
Unas
Pyramid Texts

Discussion Questions

The Three Tales of Wonder are Middle Kingdom tales about the Old Kingdom. For this one, just come to class prepared to talk about an interesting passage. What was interesting, how do you interpret it, what does it say about Egyptian religion and society?

What are the factors that lead to the dissolution of the Old Kingdom?