Answer:
Correct answer is C. He was appointed by the gods to rule the empire.
Explanation:
Option A is not correct as according the beliefs pharaoh was at the top of hierarchy, seen practically as demigods.
Option B is not correct as he is not deriving power from people, but from gods.
Option C is correct as he was representors of Gods on Earth.
Option D is not correct as this was attributed to certain deities.