Which Egyptian pharaoh introduced monotheism to the polytheistic Egyptians?
a. King Mycerinus
b. Akhenaton
c. Tutankhamen
d. Ramses II
e. none of these are correct
b. Akhenaton
a. Incorrect. This early Egyptian king was a polytheist.
b. Correct. In a controversial move, Akhenaton changed the official religion of Egypt from polytheism to monotheism.
c. Incorrect. During Tutankhamen’s reign, polytheism was restored.
d. Incorrect. Polytheism had been restored by the time this great military pharaoh came to power.
e. Incorrect. In a controversial move, Akhenaton changed the official religion of Egypt from polytheism to monotheism.
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