SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Egyptian society, with the god-king at the top, was organized like
A
a pyramid
B
the Nile River
C
hieroglyphic script
D
Upper and Lower Egypt
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Egyptian society was structured like a pyramid. At the top were the gods, such as Ra, Osiris, and Isis. Egyptians believed that the gods controlled the universe. Therefore, it was important to keep them happy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Minoan civilization is known for its Bronze Age cities on Crete which had large palace-like structures. Knossos was the largest city and location of the labyrinth and minotaur of Greek mythology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is true of many ancient Egyptian banquets? Guests ate delicacies such as figs, dates, and grapes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hieratic was a simplified form of hieroglyphics used for administrative and business purposes, as well as for literary, scientific and religious texts. Demotic, a Greek word meaning “popular script", was in general use for the daily requirements of the society.

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