ICSE Class 6 History & Civics
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The Egyptian Civilisation — Question 2
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Who were the Pharaohs? Why were they looked upon as Gods?
The rulers of Egypt were called the Pharaohs. They were the head of the government and the administration having absolute powers.
It was believed that the Pharaoh had a direct connection to the Gods and acted as a mediator between the divine realm and the earthly world. They were believed to be the representative of God on earth and their statues adorned the temples.