Multiple choice Which is the best example of a dynasty? Akhenaton passes power to his son, Tutenkhamun Americans elect a new president Samuel the prophet chooses a king Babylon forces Israel to pay tribute Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation A dynasty is a sequence of rulers from the same family. The succession of power from the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten to his son Tutankhamun is a classic example of hereditary rule within a family line.