"Harus was the son of Osiris, à god of nature whose power was manifest [clear] in the
ebb [movement of water out to seal and flood of the Nile. Osiris himself had once
ruled Egypt, aided by his wife and sister, Isis, before he was brought down by his
murderously jealous brother Seth, who dismembered [cut apart] Osiris and scattered
his parts over the land. The faithful Isis went about collecting the pieces and patched
them back together, thus resurrecting [bringing back to life] Osiris, who retired from
his earthly responsibilities to become lord of the afterworld. Horus was left to
contend [deal with] with his uncle, Seth, for dominion [rule] over Egypt.... [T]he
earth god, Geb, declared Horus the victor and pronounced [declared] him King
of Egypt.
-The Age of God Kings, 3000-1500 B.C.
14. According to the passage, how did Isis resurrect [bring back to life] Osiris?
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A. She collected his pieces and patched him back together.
B. She dismembered Osiris and scattered his pieces,
C. She had Geb declare him the victor over Seth.
D. She threw the pieces of Osiris into the Nile at flood stage.
15. According to the passage, with whom did Horus fight for dominion, or rule,
over Egypt?
A. his father, Osiris
B. his sister, Geb
C. his uncle; Seth
D. his mother, Isis
16. How would you characterize the actions of these gods?
A. peaceful
B. violent.
C. factual
D. humorous
17. According to the passage, what role did Osiris take after his resurrection, or
return to life?
A. king of Egypt
B. god of nature
C. Geb's servant
D. lord of the afterworld