How was the pharaoh of Egypt different from the kings of Mesopotamia? A. The kings were considered gods of Mesopotamia.

B. The pharaoh was just a symbolic leader.

C. The pharaoh was considered a god by Egyptians.

D. The kings were just symbolic leaders, priest help the real power in Mesopotamia

D

Explanation: Mesopotamian kings were only seen as rulers, while the priests were seen as figures who could talk to the gods and who were holy, meanwhile the Egyptian Pharaohs were seen as descendants of the gods

D

Explanation:

The ruler of ancient Egypt was called a pharaoh. It was believed they were a human form of God sent to earth to rule. ... While Mesopotamian kings did claim to be direct messengers of the gods, Egypt's pharaohs claimed extra power and authority as actual embodiments of the gods themselves.

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