Why did the Egyptians call their king pharaoh?


The Egyptians borrowed the title from the Sumerians.


Calling such a powerful ruler king was not enough, and the word pharaoh means god-king.


Thinking it was disrespectful to speak directly about a god-king, they referred to the palace instead.


The king wore the Double Crown of Egypt, and the word means "he who rules all."

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

The word “pharaoh” means “Great House,” a reference to the palace where the pharaoh resides. While early Egyptian rulers were called “kings,” over time, the name “pharaoh” stuck.

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