Why did the Egyptians call their king pharaoh?

A. The Egyptians borrowed the title from the Sumerians.
B. The king wore the Double Crown of Egypt, and the word means "he who rules all."
C. Thinking it was disrespectful to speak directly about a god-king, they referred to the palace instead.
D. Calling such a powerful ruler king was not enough, and the word pharaoh means god-king.

Initially word pharaoh meant as much as the "Great House", however later it evolved in a way it also meant a "God-King". So I assume the correct answer is C - Egyptians referred to the king's palace as it was disrespectful to speak directly.

Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-06-10

Answered by 2377460 | 2024-06-18

The Egyptians called their king "pharaoh" as it originally referred to the royal palace, signifying respect and acknowledging his powerful role. Over time, the term also came to mean the king himself, especially during the New Kingdom period when he was seen as a divine ruler. The correct answer is C: Thinking it was disrespectful to speak directly about a god-king, they referred to the palace instead.
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Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-10-10