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The ancient Egyptians lived under a monarchy, which means the power belonged to a single ruler (with the occasional co-regency). The single ruler was the Pharaoh, or "God-king," who was believed to have god-like power. This made the pharaohs powerful and highly respected rulers.

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The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphs, small symbols that represented different characters. This alphabet of hieroglyphs is similar to cuneiform and pictographs.

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The ancient Egyptians were polytheistic, which means that they worshipped several Gods. These Gods were often depicted as humans with animal heads. Each God was associated with a different aspect of life or nature.

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Ancient Egyptian architecture included large structures such as the pyramids. Pyramids were built for deceased important figures as a resting place, so that their souls could be carried on into the afterlife.