Egyptian kingship and religion were closely intertwined because it was believed:
a. the pharaoh could determine if one would go to the afterlife.
b. the weather was dependent on whether the pharaoh was pleased with his people.
c. the pharaoh was the living Horus and son of Re.
d. the stability of Egyptian society depended on the quality of the king's treasures.
e. the pharaoh was ordained by god to rule over the kingdom.
ANSWER:
c
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