How Was Egyptian Society Organized and Structured During the Old

question 65

Multiple Choice

How was Egyptian society organized and structured during the Old and Middle Kingdoms?

• A)It was a hierarchy that had kings at the top, followed by nobles and priests, merchants and artisans, and landless workers.
• B)It was a plutocracy with kings at the top, sharing power with nobles and the aristocracy.
• C)It was organized around the king, who retained his power based on the will of the people.
• D)It was a military dictatorship with the king's power maintained by a cadre of warriors.
• E)It was organized around religious authority, with priests selecting and empowering the king.

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