Which of the following statements best accounts for the failure of Akhenaton's reign?
A) The Egyptian people viewed his reign as illegitimate because he was not the direct descendent of Amenhotep III.
B) He invested the majority of the country's resources in expansionist policies and neglected domestic priorities.
C) He was more interested in religious reform than politics.
D) He was a child king who was murdered before reaching adulthood.
Answer: C
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