I need help for homework please.
2006-06-14 21:58:58 · 4 answers · asked by bennobushranger 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Pharaoh is the title used to refer to the rulers of Egypt in the pre-Christian and pre-Islamic period.
2006-06-14 22:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Bog woppit. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 11:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Pharoah" is the Hebrew name for the leader of the Egyptian people. The Egyptian word is "pr-aa," meaning something like "Great House" -- referring, of course, to his dwelling, the Palace at either Thebes or Memphis. This would have been the name, however, of one man in one position, not the name of the class of nobles as a whole.
Egyptian government was complex. The nobles -- who were often priests -- were usually related to the Pharoah in some way or were descended from the noble families of the different nomes -- or provinces -- of Egypt. How they referred to themselves is unclear. We have the Greek name "nomarch" to refer to the administrative governor of each different nome.
Beyond this, many different terms exist in the Egyptian language to describe or address those of exalted position. The word "Ur," meaning great one, can be used for a noble. The word "neb" can generically refer to a "lord" of some kind;"semer" is a courtier; "heq" can refer to a prince. "Hesiu" translates to "favored ones," and, finally, "tjatjat" translates to "divine chief." Whether or not these terms were used only religiously or were present in common Egyptian speech is difficult to determine.
Anyway, I hope this helps you. I have a sense, though, that it may be too much information. Best of luck --
2006-06-14 22:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pharoahs? No! I don't know. Search the web dude.
2006-06-14 22:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by cacheton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋