Question

Which of the following are characteristics of ancient Egyptian religion?

Check all that are true.

Ancient Egyptians believed in multiple deities.

Ancient Egyptians believed in one supreme deity.

The pharaoh was regarded as a living deity, and thus was worshipped and honored as one.

Upon death, a person would become a deity.

Answer 1

The first and third statements are true.

Answer 2

Out of all the given choices, the following are characteristics of ancient Egyptian religion:

• Ancient Egyptians believed in multiple deities.
• The pharaoh was regarded as a living deity, and thus was worshipped and honored as one.

Answer: Option A and C

Step-by-step explanation:

The ancient Egyptians followed a polytheistic religion. They believed in multiple gods such that they had a god for everything, be it for afterlife or fire or health. The Pharaoh was considered to be the ruler of Egypt.

Although he rules the country, he is believed to be a representative of the gods and was treated like one too. That’s why after death he is believed to be an intermediary between the divine and the humans.