Egypt was a theocracy because its rulers, particularly the pharaohs, were considered divine or semi-divine figures, believed to be gods on Earth. This religious foundation intertwined governance and spirituality, with the pharaoh serving as the intermediary between the gods and the people. The state religion played a crucial role in legitimizing the pharaoh's authority, as well as in the administration of laws and societal norms, reinforcing the idea that political power was divinely sanctioned. Consequently, religious institutions and practices profoundly influenced all aspects of Egyptian life, from politics to culture.
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.
The pharoahs.
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.
A theocracy
the theocracy runned by religous
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.
The pharoahs.
Egypt had many gods, the pharaoh was though to be a god as well.
to rule over the people for the gods this is called theocracy.
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.
Egypt is considered a theocracy because its government is heavily influenced by Islamic religious authorities, and Islamic law, or Sharia law, plays a significant role in shaping the country's legal system and policies. The President of Egypt is required to be a Muslim, and the constitution designates Islam as the state religion, with principles of Islamic law guiding many aspects of public life.
Egypt was a theocracy. Therefore, religion played a central role in defining laws, conforming societal values, and condoning the Pharaoh's rule.
Religious Clergy (like Iranian Ayatollahs in Modern Iran or French Cardinals in Medieval France) or Purported Gods (like the Egyptian Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt or Japanese Emperors before World War II) rule directly in a Theocracy.
Islam, Holy Roman Empire, Hebrews, Egypt, Iran. One could argue others but those are the main ones.
There is no antonym for theocracy.