Question 25

In ancient Egyptian government, what was a pharaoh?

Egyptian monarchCorrect answer
A local priest
A hired soldier
An elected judge

Explanation

A pharaoh occupied the kingship and stood at the head of the Egyptian state. Priestly and military duties could belong to royal office, but neither role alone defines the ruler's position.

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