Ma'at was the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, and harmony. The concept of Ma'at represented the ideal state of order and balance that the Egyptians believed was necessary for the universe to function properly. This concept was central to their religious beliefs and was also applied to social and political life.

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Ma'at

Question 41

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Ma'at:

A) or "size," meant that temples and palaces had to be very large.
B) is equivalent to the English "human rights."
C) was a male god who made the universe move forward in time.
D) refers to ideals of order, justice, and truth.
E) refers to the Egyptian belief in reincarnation.

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