Egypt Was the First Government in Recorded History to

question 55

Multiple Choice

Egypt was the first government in recorded history to

• A)have a monotheistic national religion.
• B)govern a large territory
• C)use epic poetry to honor their kings.
• D)have a set of written laws.
• E)be a great trading power.

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