Which statement best explains why ancient Egypt is considered a theocracy?

The country was ruled in the name of the gods.

Priests were part of the ruling class.

The pharaoh was the gods' representative on Earth.

Religious doctrine shaped the legal system.

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Taylor Conley

5 December, 17:07

Which statement best explains why ancient Egypt is considered a theocracy?

The country was ruled in the name of the gods.

Priests were part of the ruling class.

The pharaoh was the gods' representative on Earth.

Religious doctrine shaped the legal system.

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The pharaoh was the gods’ representative on Earth. is the answer why Egypt was theocracy and to be specific pharaoh was considered living material god on earth

Which statement best explains why ancient Egypt is considered a theocracy?The country was ruled in the name of the gods.Priests were part of the ruling class.The pharaoh was the gods' representative on Earth.Religious doctrine shaped the legal system.

Which statement best explains why ancient Egypt is considered a theocracy?

The country was ruled in the name of the gods.

Priests were part of the ruling class.

The pharaoh was the gods' representative on Earth.

Religious doctrine shaped the legal system.