The Egyptian Concept of Maat

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Egyptian concept of maat

• A)asserts that one should act correctly in order to go on to the afterlife.
• B)asserts that a kind of cosmic harmonizing places all things in the right relationship.
• C)argues that kings who disturb the natural order should be punished by their subjects.
• D)was associated with the worship of Aton.
• E)All these answers are correct.

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