Akhenaton reformed the Egyptian religion into a monotheistic religion (worshiped only one God), his sun Tutankhamen (aka King Tut) was known for being the youngest pharaoh, and dying at the age of 13 or 14.
The practical importance of astronomy in ancient times is that it allowed people to navigate. The land on the earth changes frequently but the stars do not. The saying,”Follow the North Star” that means if you find your self lost and without a compass this Star will show where the North is located.
They refused to pay tax. The tax collectors were threatened or made to quit their jobs. Colonists burned the stamped paper in the streets. They also boycotted the British products and merchants.
