SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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hieroglyphics
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polytheism
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mythology
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monotheism
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Detailed explanation-1: -Throughout much of ancient history Egyptian religion was polytheistic, meaning it recognized many gods and goddesses, as well as a variety of other divine beings. Not all of them were equal in significance.
Detailed explanation-2: -Religious behaviour encompassed contact with the dead, practices such as divination and oracles, and magic, which mostly exploited divine instruments and associations. There were two essential foci of public religion: the king and the gods. Both are among the most characteristic features of Egyptian civilization.
Detailed explanation-3: -The country is majority Sunni Muslim (estimated to be 85-95% of the population), with the next largest religious group being Coptic Orthodox Christians (with estimates ranging from 5-15%).