Egypt Politics CFA 5 24/25

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First Pharaoh of Egypt who unified the kingdoms of upper and lower Egypt and built the new capital city of Memphis.

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Menes

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What was the name for the Egyptian king?

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Pharaoh

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The pharaoh's responsibilities were to:

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Control temples and armies, control the economy and trade, oversee all government officials.

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Which member of government has the most power, just under the pharaoh?

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Vizier

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Dynasty

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series of rulers from the same family

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Which statement best describes the religious role of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

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The pharaoh was viewed as a god on earth and the religious leader of ancient Egypt.