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In History / College | 2025-07-06

Which Egyptian pharaoh introduced monotheism to the polytheistic Egyptians?
A. Tutankhamen
B. Ramses II
C. King Mycerinus
D. Akhenaton
E. none of these are correct

Asked by evegyang05

Answer (2)

The pharaoh who introduced monotheism in ancient Egypt was Akhenaton, who promoted the worship of the sun disk Aton over traditional polytheism. His changes, while impactful, were not lasting and were reversed after his death. This period is significant for scholars studying early forms of monotheistic belief systems. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

The pharaoh who introduced monotheism to ancient Egyptians was Akhenaton, known for promoting the worship of the sun disk Aton. His reign marked a significant but short-lived departure from the traditional polytheistic practices of Egypt. After his death, the traditional polytheistic beliefs were restored by his successors.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-20