WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE ANCIENT MIDDLE EAST AND EGYPT 3200 BC500 BC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was the leadership of Menes important?
A
He was the first leader to build a Pyramid.
B
He established the Social order of Egypt.
C
He desired to unify Upper & Lower Egypt
D
He established a set of rules and laws.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the world’s greatest military generals, he created a vast empire that stretched from Macedonia to Egypt and from Greece to part of India. This allowed for Hellenistic culture to become widespread.

Detailed explanation-2: -The unification of Ancient Egypt created the first empire in the region, allowing the Egyptian way of life to spread to neighboring countries and colonies throughout the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia.

Detailed explanation-3: -"King Menes” is the founder of the 1st dynasty in the history of ancient Egypt and the last king of the predynastic period (6000-3150 BCE). In 3150 B.C, he was able to unify both upper and lower Egypt as shown on the legendary Narmer Palette.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many scholars believe the first pharaoh was Narmer, also called Menes. Though there is some debate among experts, many believe he was the first ruler to unite upper and lower Egypt (this is why pharaohs hold the title of “lord of two lands”).

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