Question

what were the pharaohs roles in the economy of ancient egypt? choose three correct answers
the pharaoh let the people decide how much tax to pay each year.
the pharaoh used the cattle count to measure how well the economy was doing.
the pharaoh sold land to farmers, who then chose which crops to grow
the pharaoh used taxes to pay workers for building roads and pyramids
the pharaoh was responsible for making sure the economy was strong for the people

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• "The pharaoh let the people decide how much tax to pay each year" is incorrect. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh (or his officials) determined tax amounts, not the people.
• "The pharaoh used the Cattle Count to measure how well the economy was doing" is correct. The Cattle Count was a way to assess wealth and economic health, as cattle were a significant form of wealth and resource in ancient Egypt.
• "The pharaoh sold land to farmers, who then chose which crops to grow" is incorrect. Land in ancient Egypt was largely owned by the pharaoh (or temples), and farmers (peasants) worked the land under the pharaoh's system, with crop choices often regulated (e.g., growing grain for the state).
• "The pharaoh used taxes to pay workers for building roads and pyramids" is correct. Taxes were collected (in goods, labor, or other forms) and used to fund large - scale projects like pyramid construction and infrastructure building, with workers being compensated (often in food, shelter, etc.).
• "The pharaoh was responsible for making sure the economy was strong for the people" is correct. The pharaoh was the central authority, and ensuring a strong economy (through managing resources, trade, agriculture, etc.) was part of his role to maintain social order and the prosperity of the kingdom.

Answer:

B. The pharaoh used the Cattle Count to measure how well the economy was doing.
D. The pharaoh used taxes to pay workers for building roads and pyramids.
E. The pharaoh was responsible for making sure the economy was strong for the people.