Ancient Egypt : Way of Life : Pharaohs Flashcards
Why do you think that the political system in Egypt did not change much in those days?
Because the people had a strong belief in their gods and in the pharaoh and they would never disagree with him
How were the laws made?
What the pharaoh said is what the law became
Why did the people give so much power to the pharaohs?
Because they thought he could speak to the gods
Because they thought he was a god
How was the pharaoh chosen?
He was always the eldest son of the previous pharaoh
What were two roles that the pharaoh fulfilled?
He was the chief priest
He was the head of the army
What did the Egyptians believe about land ownership?
All the land, people and possessions belonged to the pharaoh
What did the people believe would happen to the pharaoh after he died?
That he would become a god
How were they buried
Inside tombs in pyramids
With many treasures to enjoy in the afterlife
