Pharaohs. The Pharaoh was equivalent to an emperor, and comparable to the modern-day dictator. Due to the large economic gap between the Egyptian upper and lower class, the Pharaohs could use this to their advantage. Hence, slave labor was prevalent for a very long time.
The most powerful person in ancient Egypt was the pharaoh, so it would be the second option, B. As 'Lord of the Two Lands' the pharaoh was the ruler of Upper and Lower Egypt. He owned all of the land, made laws, collected taxes, and defended Egypt against foreigners. As 'High Priest of Every Temple', the pharaoh represented the gods on Earth. He performed rituals and built temples to honour the gods
