One of the most significant developments of the late Old Kingdom was the:
A)declining influence of the pharaohs.
B)destruction of the pyramids.
C)destruction of the priestly cults.
D)mandate to worship Akhenaten.
E)increased reliance on trade.

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The late Old Kingdom in Egypt is marked by the declining influence of the pharaohs, which led to the decentralization of power and contributed to the eventual collapse of the Old Kingdom. This period saw the rise of local rulers and a decrease in the central authority of the pharaohs.

One of the Most Significant Developments of the Late Old