Special Sub-Topic: Early Egyptian History and Culture I Authored by: thejazzkickazz Sub-topic of: Ancient Egypt

What is the oldest pre-dynastic dynasty found in Egypt circa 5000 B.C. called?

Badarian.

What is another term for dynasty 0, which spawned the earliest culture and political centers?

Naqada III. This was considered the 1st dynasty in Egypt- which was unified under Menes.

What were the earliest kings of the 1st dynasty called?

Horus-kings. They were called Horus kings since their names were written on a falcon facade...the serekh.

In the second dynasty ca. 2800 B.C., Horus-worship was replaced with the worship of Seth. It also relates to the myth where Seth murders Osiris and dismembers his corpse. Who was the King responsible for the early rift in Egyptian worship?

Peribsen.

The unification of Egypt was due to a legendary ruler, Meni- or Menes. On which palette was this unique accomplishment illustrated?

Narmer.

Which Egyptian King made the pyramid the official royal tomb, during the 4th Dynasty?

Sneferu.

Which King was the legendary builder of the Great Pyramid at Giza?

Khufu.

What were the familial rulers of Pepy I, Merenre, and Pepy II called?

nomarchs. These were the rulers in the 6th Dynasty- 2338-2149 B.C. Later they called themselves 'Great Chief' or 'Nome X'.

Who was the founder of the 12th Dynasty and the Middle Kingdom?

Amenemhet I. He was called the Siezer of 2 Lands after unifying Egypt once more after some civil wars...and then he was promptly assassinated.

Which King created the New Kingdom, the 18th Dynasty, after chasing off the Hyksos into Canaan?

Ahmose.