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Who was the king believed to have united Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 B.C.?

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Historians believe the king was called Menes (MEH-nehz).

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What symbolized the newly unified Egypt?

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A double crown that combined the white crown of Upper Egypt with the red crown of Lower Egypt.

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What was the capital city built during the early period of Egypt's unification?

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Memphis (MEHM-fihs).

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How many dynasties and kings ruled Egypt?

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Egypt had 31 dynasties and was ruled by a total of more than 330 kings.

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What title is generally used for all Egyptian kings, even though it was adopted after 1000 B.C.?

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Pharaoh (FEHR-oh).

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What was the pharaoh's role in religion?

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The pharaoh's main religious role was to maintain communication between Egypt’s people and their gods and to lead important ceremonies.

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What was the pharaoh's role in government?

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The pharaoh dictated all important decisions and led armies into battle as commander-in-chief.

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Who assisted the pharaoh in day-to-day governance?

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Viziers (vuh-ZEERZ), or chief officials, assisted the pharaoh.

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What was the Old Kingdom known for?

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The Old Kingdom was Egypt’s first great period of unity and prosperity, lasting from around 2700 B.C. to 2200 B.C.

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What monumental structures did the pharaohs build during the Old Kingdom?

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The pyramids, massive monumental tombs to house their dead bodies.