The Egyptian state formed during the reign of King Menes. The Option E is correct.
King Menes who was also known as Narmer is credited with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BCE. This unification marked the beginning of the Egyptian state. He ruled during the Early Dynastic Period and is often considered the first pharaoh of ancient Egypt.
His achievement of uniting the two regions was symbolized by the "Narmer Palette" which was an ancient artifact depicting his victory and the merging of the crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt.
Under Menes' leadership, Egypt became a centralized state with a single, powerful ruler at its helm, setting the stage for the long and illustrious history of ancient Egyptian civilization.
The full question is:
The Egyptian state formed during the reign of king __________.
- Khufu
- Menkauer
- Ahmose I
- Ramesses II
- Menes