Akhenaten is best known for his unsuccessful attempt to lessen the power of the
A)army.
B)nobles.
C)merchants.
D)priesthood.
E)scribes.

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Akhenaten is best known for his attempt to lessen the power of the priesthood, specifically the powerful priests of the god Amun. He launched a religious revolution by promoting the worship of the god Aten and by building a new capital city named Akhetaten (now known as Amarna). This move away from the traditional religious practices threatened the power and wealth of the Amun priesthood, leading to resistance and hostility towards Akhenaten's reign.

Akhenaten Is Best Known for His Unsuccessful Attempt to Lessen