Egypt: The Old Kingdom

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The job that employed the most people was what?

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farmer

Front

A period of rule when a series of pharaohs all come from the same family

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Dynasty

Front

The ruler of Egypt was called _________

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Pharaoh

Front

This means "great house" in Egyptian

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pharaoh

Front

80% of the Egyptian population were what group of people?

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farmers, servants, and slaves

Front

Who was the first pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?

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Menes

Front

Who was the most pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?

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Khufu

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What was the main purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

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To preserve the body for the afterlife