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Which Bronze-Age civilization would be better to live in: Egypt or Mesopotamia?
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Almost all of the power in ancient Egypt was given to the pharaoh and the noblemen, who were members of the pharaoh's family.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
The pharaoh controlled almost all of the land in Egypt and controlled all the laws, the economy, and the army.
Pro claim 2, children below
Pharaohs
were seen as gods on Earth, which made the pharaohs' authority almost absolute.
Con claim 1, children below
Egyptian priests also had great power. For example, they were given many important government posts and owned land.