1. Ancient Egypt – The Pharaohs
MENES (ruled for 60 years, between 3100 BC and 3000 BC)
Considered by many to be the first pharaoh to rule Egypt and the first pharaoh of Dynasty I
He is also thought to be the Pharaoh Narmer
The first ruler of Egypt - He inherited the throne and crown of Egypt from the
falcon-headed god, Horus
United the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt
ZOSER (3rd Dynasty - ruled for about 30 years starting in 2686 BC)
Ushered in the first golden age in Egypt – Old Kingdom
KHUFU (4th Dynasty – BC)
Not much is known about his life due to the fact that his tomb was robbed
Greatest accomplishment was building the Great Pyramids of Egypt

2. Ancient Egypt – The Pharaohs
HATSHEPSUT (ruled Egypt between BC)
Ruled in a time when women were allowed to own property and to hold official positions
Noted for the way she dressed (like a male Pharaoh) and the number of beautiful structures she had built during her reign
THUTMOSE III (ruled Egypt between BC)
Considered to be one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs
Took the throne after his father's death, but was not considered old enough to rule on his own, so Hatshepsut ruled in his place until she died
The Napoleon of Egypt because of his military conquests; captured 350 cities during his reign

3. Ancient Egypt – The Pharaohs
TUTANKHAMEN (ruled Egypt between BC)
Became king at the early age of nine
Died mysteriously at the age of eighteen
curse thought to be responsible for the deaths of almost two dozen people involved with the discovery of his tomb
RAMSES II (19TH Dynasty - ruled Egypt between BC)
Was one of the most powerful and influential pharaohs of Egypt
Known as Ramses the Great for his contributions to Egypt, including his war campaigns to the Mediterranean and into Nubia, as well as his construction projects, such as cities, temples and tombs
Thought to be the Pharaoh in the story of The Exodus