Which statement best describes why the pharaohs were seen as both rulers and gods?

Ancient Egyptians believed in divine kingship: the pharaoh was considered a god or the gods’ representative on Earth, as well as the political ruler. This belief explains why pharaohs held both religious and governmental authority. Choice C refers to beliefs about the afterlife, not why pharaohs were seen as both rulers and gods.

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