Sphinx Stations POLITICS Flashcard

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Who was the head of the government in ancient Egypt?

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The pharaoh

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Why did the pharaoh hold the highest position in ancient Egypt?

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He was believed to be descended from the gods

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Which of the following was NOT a responsibility of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?
Organizing labor and trade,
Creating laws and taxes,
Leading citizens in temple construction,
Writing poetry for the kingdom

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Writing poetry for the kingdom

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What marked the decline of the New Kingdom in ancient Egypt?

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Egypt faced invasions

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What was one major problem pharaohs solved during the Middle Kingdom? Options: Building pyramids, Organizing trade routes, Creating new laws

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Flooding of the Nile

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What was one responsibility of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

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Leading the construction of buildings

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When did the decline of ancient Egyptian civilization begin?

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At the end of the New Kingdom

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Why did the civilization of ancient Egypt decline?

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Egypt faced invasions

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Why do you think new kingdoms began after civil wars in ancient Egypt? (Strategic Thinking)

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Unrest made it possible for new leadership to take over

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Explain how the government and religion were connected in ancient Egypt.

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The pharaoh was the leader because he was believed to be descended from the gods.