Hatshepsut left a stunning monument to her reign. The monument was

the great temple at Dayr al-Bahri

The pyramids were built as

great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter a neverending afterlife

What was the fate of Senusret's famous White Chapel?

It was taken apart by a later pharaoh, restored recently by archeologists

The pharaoh Khufu is best known as

the builder of the Great Pyramid.

Why did Khufu keep strict control over Egypt's food supply?

He wanted to establish the pharaoh as a central authority.

The Great Pyramid at Giza was

one of the wonders of the ancient world.

How did Hatshepsut come to power?

She shared power with male relatives at first, then took over as sole ruler

Which statement is true?

Ramses signed a treaty with Hittite Empire. Peace lasted beyond his death

Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?

Egyptians always followed/respected male rulers. She wanted the same respec

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TCI 6th Lesson 8: Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

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1
How did Khufu reach his status as a god?
He declared himself a god.
Egyptians held a vote and declared him a god.
He had that status from the moment he was born.
A council of elders decided he was a god.
2
The most famous military campaign that Ramses II fought was against
the Persian Empire.
the Nubian Empire.
the British Empire.
the Hittite Empire.
3
What flourished during the reign of Senusret I?
all of the above
literature
art
architecture
4
Ancient Egypt's power reached its height during the
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
Late Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
5
Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African kingdom of Punt?
to exchange trade goods
to conquer the kingdom
to recapture her kidnapped husband
to punish the kingdom for disrespecting her
6
Hatshepsut left a stunning monument to her reign. The monument was
the Great Pyramid at Giza
the great temple at Dayr al-Bahri
the temple complex at Abu Simbel.
the White Chapel.
7
Pharaohs functioned as
generals
kings
all of the above
religious leaders
8
The pharaoh Ramses II was best known for
being the first female pharaoh.
his military leadership.
promoting the arts and trade.
his Great Pyramid at Giza.
9
The pyramids were built as
centers of religious worship, where Egyptians gathered inside to honor gods
great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter a neverending afterlife
military fortresses, where Egyptians can seek protection during invasion
massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury known
10
What was the fate of Senusret's famous White Chapel?
It became a Christian chapel in the 1400s and was a famous pilgrimage site.
destroyed in the 1700s when French armies used it for target practice.
It was taken apart by a later pharaoh, restored recently by archeologists
It has remained intact since it was built as a lasting monument to Senusret
11
The pharaoh Khufu is best known as
the builder of the Great Pyramid.
patron of the arts.
a great military commander.
the first female pharaoh.
12
Which pharaoh's tomb was uncovered in 1922, revealing a wealth of ancient treasures?
King Tut
Hatshepsut
Khufu
Senusret I
13
In "The Story of Sinuhe," why does Sinuhe leave Egypt?
He fears for his own life.
He searches for his lost son.
He is hoping to find a wife.
He leaves to find work.
14
Why did Khufu keep strict control over Egypt's food supply?
He wanted to protect the food supply from contamination by Egypt's enemies.
He wanted to establish the pharaoh as a central authority.
He wanted to make sure no Egyptian ate food that was against their religion
He wanted to keep most of the food for himself.
15
The Age of Pyramids was also known as the
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Late Kingdom
16
Artisans created jewelry out of gold, copper, and gems such as
pink granite
purple amethyst
limestone
alabaster
17
The Great Pyramid at Giza was
one of the wonders of the ancient world.
the tallest structure in the eastern hemisphere.
the tomb built for Hatshepsut and her family.
built in a single year by a massive crew of workers.
18
How did Hatshepsut come to power?
She led an army to overthrow the previous pharaoh and seize power.
She campaigned for the position as a young woman and was elected to rule
She shared power with male relatives at first, then took over as sole ruler
She inherited her position as an older woman & ruled herself from the start
19
Which statement is true?
New Kingdom stayed at war with Hittite Empire during the reign of Ramses II
Ramses best project was a monument built to the Hitite Empire at Abu Simbel
Hittites conquered Egypt during the reign of Ramses & the New Kingdom ended
Ramses signed a treaty with Hittite Empire. Peace lasted beyond his death
20
Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?
By law pharaohs had to be men, so Hatshepsut disguised herself all her life
She had always wished she was a man, so she dressed and acted like a man
Egyptians always followed/respected male rulers. She wanted the same respec
She came to power through the army, where she disguised herself as a man
21
Which of the following describes the personality of Ramses II?
modest
self-conscious
weak
self-important

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