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Answer the following question briefly:
What was the position of the king in Egyptian society?
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Solution
The king occupied the top position in Egyptian society. He had absolute powers over his people. People worshiped him as God and his statues were placed in temples. King’s achievements were described on their wails. The king was called the ‘ Pharaoh’.
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