Government Pharaoh—god king of Egypt pharaohs had absolute power and owned all land; however, they were expected to behave morally and were judged on good deeds. Theocracy—government based on religion pharaoh stood at center of religion, government, and army

Religion polytheistic—belief in many gods Akhenaton forces Egyptians to worship one god (monotheism) temporarily king believed to rule even after death; therefore, tomb more important than earthly palace

Economic System Based on trade—Traded agricultural surplus: wheat barley (from Nile which provided silt) Mining of large mineral deposits of copper which used for bronze tools. Gold and copper were mined by slaves Had enough economic strength to support massive public works Construction projects financed by the govt for the benefit and use of the people

ART Pyramids – tombs for pharaoh's afterlife Hieroglyphics—Egyptian form of written language (pictures)

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