How was Egyptian society organized and structured during the Old and Middle Kingdoms?
A)It was a hierarchy that had kings at the top, followed by nobles and priests, merchants and artisans, and landless workers.
B)It was a plutocracy with kings at the top, sharing power with nobles and the aristocracy.
C)It was organized around the king, who retained his power based on the will of the people.
D)It was a military dictatorship with the king's power maintained by a cadre of warriors.
E)It was organized around religious authority, with priests selecting and empowering the king.

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Egyptian society during the Old and Middle Kingdoms was structured as a hierarchy with the king (pharaoh) at the top, followed by nobles and priests, then merchants and artisans, and finally landless workers.

How Was Egyptian Society Organized and Structured During the Old