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In Egyptian hieroglyphics, the symbol [image 1] means "house," and the symbol [image 2] means "life." When these symbols are combined, you get the word [image 3] . Translated into English, this means "house of life," which referred to a place to store documents.Based on this information, what is the most likely modern meaning of [image 4] ?

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building
B
house
C
library
D
file cabinet
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When was it written?

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about 2300 BCE
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about 2300 CE
C
Exactly in the year 2300 BCE
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Who is the author of this document?

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an Egyptian pharoah
B
an Egyptian priest
C
an ordinary Egyptian
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What was Ptahhotep’s purpose in writing this passage?

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To explain equal rights enjoyed by Egyptians.
B
To remind people of their place in society.
C
To give instructions on how to serve Pharaoh
D
To explain Egyptian laws.

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