Ancient Egyptian Gods and Beliefs

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Who was considered the god of the sun in ancient Egypt?

  • Osiris
  • Isis
  • Ra (correct)
  • Horus

What was the role of a vizier in ancient Egypt?

  • Leading the army
  • Running the government for the pharaoh (correct)
  • Collecting taxes
  • Writing information for the government

What did the Egyptians believe about their kings, known as pharaohs?

  • They were scribes who could read and write
  • They ruled over the gods Ra, Osiris, and Isis
  • They were gods with the power of magic
  • They held the secrets of heaven and earth (correct)

What was the main purpose of building huge stone pyramids in ancient Egypt?

<p>To serve as the pharaohs' graves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What vital role did scribes play in ancient Egyptian society?

<p>Writing information for the government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of nobles in ancient Egypt?

<p>Hold government jobs and become rich from gifts to the gods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main responsibility of priests in ancient Egypt?

<p>Please the gods and act as preachers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of soldiers in ancient Egypt?

<p>Fight wars and stop fights in Egypt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How could boys in ancient Egypt qualify to work in the government?

<p>By learning to read and write (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Egyptian women the most liberated females of their time?

<p>They were entitled to one-third of their husband's property (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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