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the pharaohs told the people "we are gods", the ignorant bunch believed them

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Were the pharaohs considered gods in ancient Egypt?

Yes, the pharaohs were considered to be gods in ancient Egypt. They were believed to be the earthly embodiment of the gods and held divine status.


What task was assigned by the gods for the king of Egypt?

Well there really wasn't one. You see, the "king" of Egypt is a pharaoh. The Egyptian believed that pharaohs and gods were one in the same. That pharaohs were gods and gods were pharaohs. :) Hope this helps ya!


What rules Egypt?

pharaohs, gods, and goddesses


What are pharaohs called?

Pharaohs were ultimately the kings of Egypt. They were also seen as gods.


Who ruled Egypt?

Egypt was ruled by the Pharaohs, the Pharaohs would tell everyone in Egypt what to do, the Pharaohs also made and created tombs and Pyramids for the Gods of Egypt. So basically Egypt was ruled by the Pharaohs.Egyptian pharoah


How did pharaohs get their special names?

The pharaohs of Egypt were given their names by the gods. This is because they believed that their thrones were divinely given.


Why did the people of Ancient Egypt usually love their Pharaoh?

They belived that the pharaohs were gods


What powers do the Pharaohs have to govern Egypt?

they have the power in their blood and they have the power to say their ancestors are gods.


Did ancient Egypt have mummies?

Yes, they mummiefied their pharaohs(gods,kings,priests,etc.)


Why were Egypt's pharaohs unusually powerful rulers?

Because the Egyptians thought the paraohs were gods.


Why did Pharaohs consider them self gods or goddesses?

They thought that the pharaohs were either the children of Gods or they were reincarnations of the Gods, meaning that they were the Gods reborn. The God that they were born from or were reborn as changed but it was generally "Horus" who was one of their main Gods. He was actually considered the patron God of Egypt.


How were pharaohs viewed in ancient egypt?

Pharoahs were viewed as gods or descendants from gods.