The concept of 'Ma'at' in Ancient Egyptian culture encompassed which principles?
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Correct answer: Truth, balance, and cosmic order
Ma'at was both a goddess and a concept representing the fundamental order of the universe. It was the pharaoh's primary duty to maintain Ma'at through justice and religious ritual to prevent the world from falling into chaos.
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