Egyptian religion was characterized by all of the following EXCEPT: a. The belief in immortality b. The worship of the ruler c. A single national deity for the state d. Polytheism

c. A single national deity for the state

Explanation:

The ancient Egyptians believed in immortality, this is obvious in their burial rituals which involves embalming the death for life in the afterlife. They also viewed the king (pharaoh) as god and worshiped him and he is associated with several Egyptian deities. Egypt practiced polytheism, the worship of more than one god, deities worshiped in Egypt includes; osiris, amun, ra, isis among others. Egypt did not have a single national deity.

recent improvements in technology/telecommunication/internet have increased the pace of globalization.

explanation:

recent improvements in technology have enhanced the pace of globalization. it is not difficult to recognize that technology has created the human race one big issue. there are several aspects to technology but they all serve to meet us the further. i can beat and be friends with a fellow, thousands of miles away. technology has also bridged the knowledge gap and has presented for the ready transfer of ideas and values.