How did religion influence the Egyptian government?

Ancient Egyptians believed the pharaoh was both a human ruler and a god, so religious authority was closely tied to government. This belief helped the pharaoh lead the state and maintain order. The choice that the pharaoh and priests shared religious responsibilities does not capture the pharaoh’s divine status, while the other choices wrongly describe religion as separate or unimportant.

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