The pharoahs.
They believed that god has chosen their king, theocracy means to be chosen by god.
A Theocracy is a government run and influenced by a religion. A pharaoh is equivalent to a king in ancient Egypt.
Priests who were interested in political power. Theocracy is not a new concept; it was common in ancient Egypt and other ancient cultures. It may have existed even in prehistoric times.
Theocracy, a system of government in which priests or religious leaders control political power, has its origins in ancient civilizations. One of the earliest examples is ancient Egypt, where pharaohs were considered divine and ruled as both political and religious leaders. The concept also emerged in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly in city-states like Ur, around 3000 BCE. Over time, theocracy has appeared in various forms across different cultures and religions, including in Iran after the 1979 revolution.
Several ancient civilizations practiced theocracy, where religious leaders held political power. Notably, ancient Egypt was governed by pharaohs who were considered divine figures, melding religious and political authority. Similarly, the Sumerians in Mesopotamia had priest-kings who ruled in accordance with the will of their gods. Additionally, the ancient Israelites operated under a theocratic system, particularly during the period of the Judges, where leaders were chosen based on divine guidance.
Ancient Egypt was a theocracy. The Pharaoh was both a king and a god in Egypt. Egypt was run by the clergy; priests were the only governmental officials. Egyptian citizens had practically no power over how their government was run, but accepted the Pharaoh's decisions because they believed in his divinity.
They believed that god has chosen their king, theocracy means to be chosen by god.
A Theocracy is a government run and influenced by a religion. A pharaoh is equivalent to a king in ancient Egypt.
Priests who were interested in political power. Theocracy is not a new concept; it was common in ancient Egypt and other ancient cultures. It may have existed even in prehistoric times.
the theocracy runned by religous
They both had a polytheistic belief.
They had polytheism (the belief in many gods).
I Don't Get it
Literally, everything. Basically speaking every noun had it's own god or goddess.
Theocracy originated in ancient cultures, with one of the earliest examples being in ancient Egypt, where pharaohs were considered divine rulers and intermediaries between gods and people. Additionally, Mesopotamian city-states practiced forms of theocracy, with priests holding significant power and authority in governance. The concept was further developed in religious societies, such as ancient Israel, where leaders were believed to be appointed by God.
The sphynx And their extraordinary belief in afterlife!
because they were able to build the pyramids! and they belief in mummification