HISTORY
THE ANCIENT MIDDLE EAST AND EGYPT 3200 BC500 BC
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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chief minister who supervised the business of government in ancient Egypt
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Mesopotamian narrative poem that was first told in Sumer
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stepped platform thought to have been topped by a temple dedicated to city-state’s chief god or goddess
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system of government through departments and subdivisions administered by officials who follow set rules
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Detailed explanation-1: -The viziers were appointed by the pharaohs and often belonged to a pharaoh’s family. The vizier’s paramount duty was to supervise the running of the country, much like a prime minister. At times this included small details such as sampling the city’s water supply.
Detailed explanation-2: -The role of the Vizier is to advise the Pharaoh on all kingdom-related matters. They serve as the second most powerful person in the government; only the Pharaoh is more powerful than a Vizier.
Detailed explanation-3: -Probably the most famous vizier known to most people is Imhotep, who was the vizier of Djoser during the 3rd Dynasty. He was latter deified by the people of ancient Egypt. In Egyptian art, viziers are usually depicted wearing a long robe which came up to the armpits.
Detailed explanation-4: -They helped the pharaohs rule and were high judges in court. They were the people to talk to if you needed to speak with the pharaoh. The nobles ran the provinces of Egypt and made the local laws. This job was passed down through families.