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Egypt's Old and Middle Kingdoms

Question 5 • PA-Social Studies 8 Q1

Why were the pyramids important to the pharaohs?

Answer
A
They were places of worship.
B
They provided economic revenue.
C
They served as palaces for kings.
D
They served as symbols of power.

Explanation

The pyramids were monumental tombs built for pharaohs, reflecting their wealth, authority, and connection to the gods. Their enormous size and lasting presence made them symbols of the pharaohs’ power, rather than palaces or sources of economic revenue.

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