Egypt is home to one of the oldest human civilizations. the
earliest egyptian dynasty was established around 3100
bce. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as
pharaohs until the 500s bce, when it was conquered by a
series of invaders, including the persian empire and the
roman empire.
after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of a
series of muslim empires, including the ottoman empire.
european powers then occupied egypt beginning in the
late 18th century
today, egypt is an independent republic with its own
constitution and elected leaders. however, some modern
observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized
too much power in the country. it is possible that egypt will
become an autocratic state if these leaders continue to
grow more powerful.
which statement from the passage addresses an event from the present?