The Rise of Civilization in Egypt - White Plains Public ...

Egyptian civilization lasted from 3200 B.C. to 500 B.C. Egypt was governed by an absolute ruler known as a pharaoh, who commanded the army and controlled the supply of grain. The pharaoh was a divine ruler. The Egyptians believed that the pharaoh was a god. They also believed in many gods as well as in life after death. ................
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