Which statement best describes the period known as the Old Kingdom?

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It was a time of dynastic uncertainty.
It was a time of dynastic uncertainty.

It was a time of development.
It was a time of development.

It was a time of great geographic expansion.
It was a time of great geographic expansion.

It was a time of disunity.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the Old Kingdom is:

It was a time of development.

The Old Kingdom (c. 2686–2181 BCE) in ancient Egypt is often referred to as the "Age of the Pyramids" and is characterized by significant advancements in art, architecture, and centralized governance. It was during this period that the monumental pyramids were built, especially the Great Pyramid of Giza, and there was a strong central authority under the pharaohs.