The Pharaohs

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What is a pharaoh?

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a king in ancient Egypt

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What made King Tutankhamun so famous?

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His tomb was full of treasures that were untouched.

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This pharaoh was the first major female pharaoh of Egypt.

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Hatshepsut

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Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?

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to have tombs for their pharaohs

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What is a necropolis?

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an ancient burial ground

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What is a monarchy?

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a government run by a king or queen

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What is a regent?

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one who rules for a child until the child is old enough to rule

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True or false: A vizier is the highest advisor to the pharaoh.

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TRUE

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Choose the best definition of "absolute power"

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to have complete control over everyone and everything

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What is the definition of a theocracy?

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a government whose leader makes all the religious and political decisions