United Egypt Forming a Government

Rise of Egyptian Government Once Upon a time… In Lower Egypt the king ruled from a town called Pe. He wore a red crown to show off his power. In Upper Egypt there was a king that lived in Nekhen. He wore a white cone-shaped crown.

UNIFICATION Narmer - King of Upper Egypt his army invades and conquers Lower Egypt and joins them together

Menes (Narmer) Palette Return

He made the capital Memphis

Narmer also founded the first dynasty Narmer also founded the first dynasty. A DYNASTY is a series of rulers from the same family.

The First Dynasty lasted for about 200 years The First Dynasty lasted for about 200 years. Pharaohs who came after Narmer also wore a double crown.

The title Pharaoh means “great house”. (king)

Pharaoh's Role in the Old Kingdom Government Pharaoh appointed powerful local leaders called governors

Pharaoh's Role in the Old Kingdom Religion Egyptians believed that the Pharaoh was the child of Ra, the sun-god. Egyptians believed that Pharaoh gave life to Egypt & its people Egyptians worshipped the Pharaoh

Pharaoh's Role in the Old Kingdom Economy Pharaoh was the center of Egypt's economy.