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Ancient Egypt was governed by a theocracy, where the Pharaoh served as both a religious and political leader, believed to embody divine authority. The government controlled trade through standardized bartering, ensuring uniform prices for goods like wheat and papyrus. A surplus in agriculture fostered cultural developments in art, architecture, and leisure activities. The worship of multiple gods and the pursuit of eternal life were central to Egyptian beliefs. Innovations in literacy, irrigation, and mathematics were pivotal, with the Nile River providing fertile soil for agricultural practices.
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Government - The pharaoh served as both a religious and political leader.
The government was a theocracy - a type of government in which the people
believe a god or deity is seen as the ruler of the people, land, and government
during this time. Trade was centrally organized and controlled by the government, with
Standardized bartering values. This meant the cost of wheat, rice, papyrus, or any
A surplus, or extra amount, of agricultural production allowed complex cultural
practices to develop including art (sculpture, painting, jewelry), architecture
(pyramids, tombs, temples), leisure activities (games and music), and a stratified social
system (government officials, scribes, noblemen, artists and craftsmen,
Religious beliefs changed over time, eternal life was an essential belief, pharaohs were
believed to be divine, and there was belief in multiple gods with power over nature.
The technology Egyptians are known for includes advances in literacy, irrigation,
medicine, architecture, mathematics, ship building, and metalworking.
The agricultural practices and products centered around the Nile River. It was a
source of rich fertile soil that was replenished annually by the flooding of the
river. Farmers used irrigation canals, crops included grains and flax. Domesticated
