Ancient Egypt : Way of Life : Pharaohs Flashcards

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Why do you think that the political system in Egypt did not change much in those days?

A

Because the people had a strong belief in their gods and in the pharaoh and they would never disagree with him

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How were the laws made?

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What the pharaoh said is what the law became

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Why did the people give so much power to the pharaohs?

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Because they thought he could speak to the gods

Because they thought he was a god

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How was the pharaoh chosen?

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He was always the eldest son of the previous pharaoh

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What were two roles that the pharaoh fulfilled?

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He was the chief priest

He was the head of the army

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What did the Egyptians believe about land ownership?

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All the land, people and possessions belonged to the pharaoh

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What did the people believe would happen to the pharaoh after he died?

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That he would become a god

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How were they buried

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Inside tombs in pyramids

With many treasures to enjoy in the afterlife

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