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Why did the people of Egypt not revolt against the pharaoh even though they had to pay high taxes and work on major building projects?
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The commoners believed that the Pharaoh was a god and if his will was not done, they would die from starvation or from violent marauders. Additionally, most Egyptians did not have weapons, so even had they wanted to revolt, they were incapable.
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What is a Pharaoh?
A pharaoh is a ruler of their land and their people.
What did peasant farmers do?
They farm all day and feed the people of Egypt. They build for the Pharaoh.
How was the role of the pharaoh important?
It was important because the pharaoh had to run all of Egypt and mantain, orangize, and lead the people in his kingdom.
Why was the pharaoh so important to the Egyptians?
The people of Egypt seemed to believe that the Pharaoh was a personified god. They were not only the rulers of the region but they were also living God's.
How did people travel in ancient times?
walking, or if you where the Pharaoh in Egypt the Egyptians would carry him
Who are 3 people who were involved in building the pyramids?
They were the 3 Pharaohs in which the pryamids were made for. # Pharaoh Menkaura # Pharaoh Khaefra # Pharaoh Khufu
Why where Ming rulers interested in building projects?
The Ming rulers were interested in building projects to impress both, the Chinese people and their enemies to the North. Also, they were interested in building projects to expand their cities and become more popular.
Why wasn't Pharaoh troubled by any of the first nine plagues?
He was, but his hear was hardened against letting the people go.
Were you executed if you did something wrong to the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?
Not always. Member of the Egyptian nobility or the priesthood may not have been immediately executed for a slight against the Pharaoh. But most people would have been enslaved, tortured or killed for even insulting the Pharaoh.
What is a Pharaoh?
A pharaoh is a ruler of their land and their people.
What happens if the pharaoh is not there for the people?
Then they make a new pharaoh
What caused the people of the northern israelite tribes to rebel against rehoboam?
They believed he treated his own tribe, Judah better because they never had to pay taxes and work on building projects like they were made.
Is wood reliable?
Yes, wood is reliable. People have been using it for building projects for millennia.
Who came to the afterlife with the pharaoh?
the servants so he could have people to attend to him in the afterlife as well as a cat to serve as protector against evil spirits in the pass to the otherworld.
Why are there so many people surrounding the pharaoh?
I suppose it maybe is to show that the people looked up to Pharaoh because he is the ruler.
What did the pharaoh do as a pharaoh?
The pharaoh was the king of Egypt. He ruled over the people and made himself a god to them, of course he had no mythological or magical power.
What did Moses request of pharaoh's?
Moses requested the pharaoh to release the people of god from slavery.
