The Priests at the Greatest Egyptian Temple Complexes at Thebes

question 17

Multiple Choice

The priests at the greatest Egyptian temple complexes at Thebes:

• A) were discredited by their association with the hated Hyksos.
• B) required believers to approach on their knees and beg forgiveness.
• C) received special favor from the Eighteenth Dynasty, which worshiped Amon-Ra.
• D) supported Amenhotep IV's religious reform program.
• E) led the change in Egyptian religion from polytheism to monotheism.

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