Ancient Egyptian Politics

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How was the government in Ancient Egypt connected to religion?

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The people believed the pharaoh was descended from the gods.

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What did the pharaoh do?

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Controlled taxes and trade, Created laws and defended Egypt, Led construction of temples and tombs.

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What problem was solved during the Middle Kingdom?

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

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When and why did the civilization decline?

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The New Kingdom because of invasions.

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What did the Egyptians base their law system on?

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Ma'at -- truth, balance, and justice

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What was the form of government of the Egyptians?

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Theocracy

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

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True

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

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True

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

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True

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From our reading, which pharaoh ruled for the shortest time period? Options: Ahmose, Tutankhamun, Akhenaten, Ramses II

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Tutankhamun