Ancient Egyptian Politics

How was the government in Ancient Egypt connected to religion?

• The people believed the pharaoh was descended from the gods.

• The people prayed to the pharaoh.

• The people believed the laws were commandments.

• The people thought the pharaoh was wise.

What did the pharaoh do?

• Controlled taxes and trade

• Created laws and defended Egypt

• Led construction of temples and tombs

• All of the above

What problem was solved during the Middle Kingdom?

• They solved the problem of the Nile flooding with irrigation canals.

• The solved the problem of invasions with the Medjay.

• They solved the problem of the tomb robbers with harsh punishments.

When and why did the civilization decline?

• The Old Kingdom because of invasions.

• The New Kingdom because of invasions.

• The Middle Kingdom because of civil wars.

• The New Kingdom because of civil wars.

What did the Egyptians base their law system on?

• The gods -- worship

• The pharaoh -- keeping him happy

• Ma'at -- truth, balance, and justice

• The people -- vote and have a say

What was the form of government of the Egyptians?

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Dynasty

TRUE or FALSE: A theocracy is having one leader with total power believed to be a god.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE: The rulers in Egypt were based on dynasties or family passed down leadership.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE: The United States and Ancient Egypt have similar purposes for their laws.

• True

• False

From our reading, which pharaoh ruled for the shortest time period?

• Ahmose

• Tutankhamun

• Akhenaten

• Ramses II