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1. The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt occurred under the reign of Menes, alternatively known as what?
2. Royal tombs of the Archaic Period (ca. 3100-2686 B.C.), found at Saqqara, among other sites, are known by what name?
3. The first capital of ancient Egypt was established at Memphis, a city whose name can be translated roughly into English as what?
4. At Saqqara, a step pyramid was built by the famous architect Imhotep for which king of the Third Dynasty?
5. The largest pyramid of ancient Egypt, at Giza, was built for the Pharoah Khufu. What is the Greek derivation of his name?
6. The second largest pyramid at Giza was built during the reign of an Egyptian Pharaoh of the 4th dynasty sometime in the 26th century. What was his name?
7. The term used for the rulers of Egypt, Pharaoh, has what meaning in English translation?
8. The sun-god Ra (or Re) originated in which city of ancient Egypt?
9. The 5th dynasty gave rise to an important official who ranked second only to the king himself, and sometimes eclipsed the power of the ruler. What was this official called?
10. The last great Pharoah of the Old Kingdom of Egyptian history was also the longest reigning monarch, and went by what name?
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