Question

getting meaning from the context
what does the pharaoh mean in the story?
a the mummified body of a king
b the servant of the egyptian king
c a ruler of ancient egypt
making connections within the text
why did pharaohs start having their tombs built in cliffs?
a pyramids were too difficult to build.
b people robbed the pyramids.
c the nile river often flooded the pyramids.

Explanation:

The term "pharaoh" refers to the ruler of ancient Egypt. Pharaohs started having their tombs built in cliffs mainly because the pyramids, which were previous burial - places, were being robbed.

Answer:

1. C. a ruler of ancient Egypt
2. B. People robbed the pyramids.