SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In ancient Egypt the pharaohs were considered to be gods. This makes ancient Egypt a ____
A
Oligarchy
B
Monarchy
C
Republic
D
Theocracy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Egypt was a theocracy. That means that the pharaoh was both the political and religious leader. The pharaoh had total power. He could use all the land in Egypt any way he wanted.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ruler of ancient Egypt was called pharaoh . Pharaohs were looked upon as more than rulers. They were gods chosen to lead the people and maintain order, and provided an important link between the Egyptian people and their gods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient Egyptian social structure The government of ancient Egypt was a theocratic monarchy as the king ruled by a mandate from the gods, initially was seen as an intermediary between human beings and the divine, and was supposed to represent the gods’ will through the laws passed and policies approved.

Detailed explanation-4: -Egypt was a theocratic monarchy, where the king ruled by the command of the gods and served as intermediary between the people and the divine. He was maintainer of ma’at, chief officiant in all ritual actions before the gods, military commander and protector of Egypt, living Horus, and provider for the people.

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