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Which of the following is/are true about what the Egyptian people believed about their pharaoh? Choose 3

• A. The people believed that a strong pharaoh would protect Egypt from war and bring a good harvest

• B. The people believed that the pharaoh was the god Horus on earth, sent to rule

• C. The people believed that if they honored the pharaoh through embalming, then he would protect Egypt from the afterlife

• D. The people believed the pharaoh controlled the unpredictable and violent Nile River

Which social class correctly fills in the blank: In ancient Egypt, _______ were considered useful members of society. Their work helped the economic development of Egypt. After being captured in war, they helped with building projects, military expeditions, mining, and were paid a wage, depending on their skill level and social status for their work. Some worked as house servants, gardeners, farm labor, musicians, and dancers.

• Nobles

• Scribes

• Slaves

• Farmers

People in ancient Egypt were organized into social classes based on their __________.

• race

• wealth

• occupation

• location

Which best defines the roles or responsibilities the Egyptian pharaohs possessed?

• The made up the bureaucracy – government officials

• They were priest and generals

• They were both political and religious leaders

• They were overseers of agriculture

Which of the following best describes the position of the Egyptian pharaohs?

• pharaohs were considered god/kings

• pharaohs were voted in to office by the people of Egypt

• Pharaohs were second most important people in Egypt. The priests were the most important

• Pharaohs were put into office by the priests

Which of the following terms were given to the leaders of Egypt?

• king

• dictator

• emperor

• pharaoh

Which of the following words is a synonym for a person's job?

• priest

• occupation

• king

• slave

According to the social structure of the ancient Egyptians, who was at the top?

• The king

• The Pharaoh

• The priest

• Ammun Ra

According to the social structure of ancient Egypt, the majority of the people in Egypt were __________.

• pharaohs

• scribes

• farmers

• slaves

According to the social structure of ancient Egypt, which of the following people have the more important jobs?

• soldiers

• merchants

• priests

• peasants