1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

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