Which statement best explains why ancient egypt is considered a theocracy?

the country was ruled in the name of the gods.

priests were part of the ruling class.

the pharaoh was the gods’ representative on earth.

religious doctrine shaped the legal system.

The correct answer should be The Pharaoh was the gods' representative on Earth. It was considered by some that the Pharaohs were divine on their own and that doing somethign to them was like doing something to gods themselves which was a great blasphemy. If people would touch them they would have their hands cut off.