How were the Pharaohs chosen?
They were most likely born into it, but if not,
There were two steps:
1) Elders and the elite would select and vote for the best and brightest figures, war heroes, scholars, a member of the elite, or favored positions in the Egyptian government.
2) After selected, the person would become a Pharaoh, but this often took place over a period of several years. Unless they were born into it.
They were most likely born into it, but if not,
There were two steps:
1) Elders and the elite would select and vote for the best and brightest figures, war heroes, scholars, a member of the elite, or favored positions in the Egyptian government.
2) After selected, the person would become a Pharaoh, but this often took place over a period of several years. Unless they were born into it.
How was the government set up?
The government of Ancient Egypt depended on two important factors; the pharaoh and agriculture. The Pharaoh was a vital part of the the Egyptian government and he appointed the other officials during most periods. The highest officials took their orders directly from the king. Agriculture was the foundation of Egypt's economy and government. It relates closely to the Social Pyramid from the S in SPICE.
The government of Ancient Egypt depended on two important factors; the pharaoh and agriculture. The Pharaoh was a vital part of the the Egyptian government and he appointed the other officials during most periods. The highest officials took their orders directly from the king. Agriculture was the foundation of Egypt's economy and government. It relates closely to the Social Pyramid from the S in SPICE.
Was the government strong?
Ancient Egypt's government became more centralized during the Old Kingdom. Building large stone pyramids meant the pharaoh had to make changes to the government. Pharaohs from Dynasties Three and Four maintained a strong central government and they had almost absolute power.
Earlier pharaohs created a strong government that allowed them to summon large work forces. They appointed their high officials, and they chose members of their family. These men were loyal to the pharaoh. The government then let the pharaoh gather and distribute enough food to support huge numbers of workers, which allowed them to build large stone pyramids.
Ancient Egypt's government became more centralized during the Old Kingdom. Building large stone pyramids meant the pharaoh had to make changes to the government. Pharaohs from Dynasties Three and Four maintained a strong central government and they had almost absolute power.
Earlier pharaohs created a strong government that allowed them to summon large work forces. They appointed their high officials, and they chose members of their family. These men were loyal to the pharaoh. The government then let the pharaoh gather and distribute enough food to support huge numbers of workers, which allowed them to build large stone pyramids.