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View answerWhich statement accurately compares the justification of power in the Roman Empire versus New Kingdom Egypt?
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In Rome, power was derived from the ruler's divinity, whereas in Egypt it was shared with the Senate
In Egypt, the pharaoh's power was religious and political, whereas in Rome, power was often contested by elites and the military
Both systems relied solely on the 'Mandate of Heaven' to justify the removal of tyrannical rulers
In Egypt, power was strictly secular, while in Rome, the Emperor was viewed as a living god by the Senate
