Government
- All of Egypt was ruled by one Pharaoh who held all power. People thought the
pharaoh was both a man and god. - Egypt's code was based on "Ma'at" (truth, order, balance, and justice in
the universe) - Great pharaohs:
Ahmose (drove the Hyksos out of Egypt and declared himself King)
Khufu (most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom; known for the monuments built for him
Mentuhotep II (reunited all of Egypt after an uprising in the north