Evaluating the Evidence 2

question 69

Multiple Choice

Evaluating the Evidence 2.1: The Report of Wenamun describes the trip of an Egyptian official to purchase Lebanese wood in order to construct a ceremonial boat. In response to the official's request for lumber, the Phoenician trader replied as follows: "If you pay me for doing it, I will do it. My relations carried out this business after Pharaoh had sent six ships laden with the goods of Egypt, and they had been unloaded into their storehouses. You, what have you brought for me? . . . What are these foolish travels they made you do?" What does this reply suggest about Egypt's wealth and status?

• A)Egyptian wealth and power had remained unchanged.
• B)Egyptian wealth and power had declined.
• C)Egyptian wealth and power had increased.
• D)Egyptian wealth and power had reached their zenith.

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