Question

How did Akhenaton’s reforms affect the priests of the old religion? The priests lost power in Egypt. The priests supported Akhenaton. The priests helped move the capital. The priests converted to the new religion.

Answer 1

The priests lost power in Egypt

Step-by-step explanation:

Affect means that they were affected negatively. The priests did not support Akhenaton because he only worshiped the sun god instead of all the other gods because he didn't believe others existed. The priests did not help move the capital because Akenhenaton actually moved the capital to avoid conflict with the priests. Lastly, the priests didn't convert to the new religion because they believed in all the gods as the rest of Egypt. All of these answers aren't negatively affecting the priests but more of affecting Akhenaton or just fake statements. The answer choice: The priests lost power in Egypt is the only one that affects the priests and their placement in society.

Answer 2

Correct answer is The priests supported Akhenaton.

Step-by-step explanation:

Second option is correct as there were some priests who were already worshiping the cult of Sun God. On the other side those who did not were practically forced to do so.

First option is not correct as priests were still one of the most important elements in the society.

Third option is not correct as the pharaoh decided on his own to built a capital.

Last option is not correct as priests were not converting themselves.