Senusret controlled a source of natural resources that were used in beautiful works of art. What was that source?

mines for gold, copper, and gems.

What was a major purpose for building the pyramids?

tombs for pharaohs when they died

Which phrase best describes Hatshepsut's monument Dayr al-Bahri?

a great temple built into a cliff above the river

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

The great temple at Dayr al-Bahri

Why did archaeologists reconstruct the White Chapel?

It was built by Senusret, but had been taken down by another ruler.

Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?

Egyptians followed and accepted male rulers and she wanted the same respect

How did Hatshepsut come to power?

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

Why did the ancient Egyptians make mummies?

to preserve dead bodies of the pharaohs

Why is King Tut one of the most well known pharaohs?

Amazing artifacts were found in Tut's tomb.

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Lesson 8- The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

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Senusret controlled a source of natural resources that were used in beautiful works of art. What was that source?
mines for gold, copper, and gems.
a hot, bubbling mineral springs
flocks of birds with scarlet feathers
forests of giant cedar trees
2
What is one characteristic for which Egypt's Middle kingdom is especially famous?
widespread wars
great pharaohs
military conquests
reunification
3
What was a major purpose for building the pyramids?
homes for the pharaohs servants
storehouses for reserves of grain
tombs for pharaohs when they died
temples for religious worship
4
Who signed the world's first peace treaty?
Egypt and the Hitittes
Egypt and the Assyrians
Egypt and the Babylonians
Egypt and the Persians
5
Which pharaoh was especially known for promoting trade?
Hatshepsut
Khufu
Senusret
Ramses II (Ramses the Great)
6
Which phrase best describes Hatshepsut's monument Dayr al-Bahri?
a great temple built into a cliff above the river
a pyramid constructed in the open desert
a mud brick structure found on an island
a shrine dug out of rock at ground level
7
Hatshepsut left a stunning monument during her reign. The monument was
the temple complex at Abu Simbel
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The great temple at Dayr al-Bahri
The White Chapel
8
The pharaoh Ramses II was best known for
promoting the arts and trade
his Great Pyramid at Giza
his military leadership
being the first female pharaoh
9
Why did archaeologists reconstruct the White Chapel?
It offered tourists shade while they waited for a guide.
It was built by Senusret, but had been taken down by another ruler.
It was an experiment to learn old construction methods.
It gave the scientists a place to study what they dug up.
10
Compared with any other pharaoh in history, Ramses II produced more
books of scholarship
inventions to use in warfare
temples and monuments
maps based on expeditions
11
Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?
Hatshepsut had wished that she had been born male so she dressed like a man
By law the pharaoh had to be a man, so Hatshepsut had to disguise herself.
Egyptians followed and accepted male rulers and she wanted the same respect
She came to power through the army.
12
Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African Kingdom of Punt?
to conquer the kingdom
to punish the kingdom for disrespecting her
to exchange trade goods
to recapture her kidnapped husband
13
Which best describes the personality of Ramses II?
self-important
self-conscious
weak
modest
14
It was built from more than 2 million stone blocks. It had tunnels inside. What was it?
The Sphinx
The temple of Abu Simbel
The White Chapel
The Great Pyramid at Giza
15
How did Hatshepsut come to power?
She shared power with her male relatives at first, then took over as ruler.
She led an army to overthrow the previous pharaoh and seize power.
She inherited her position as an older woman and ruled on her own.
She campaigned for the position as a young woman and was elected to rule.
16
Pharaohs functioned as
generals
religious leaders
all of the above
kings
17
Hatshepsut was one of the first pharaohs who was
a child
a god
a priest
a woman
18
Which period is often called the Golden Age, a time when Egypt had reached the height of its power?
The New Kingdom
The Old Kingdom
after The New Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom
19
Why did the ancient Egyptians make mummies?
to preserve dead bodies of the pharaohs
to decorate palaces of the pharaohs
to transport goods up and down the Nile
to educate and protect the royal children
20
In the "Story of Sinuhe," Why does Sinuhe leave Egypt?
He fears for his own life.
He leaves to find work.
He is hoping to find a wife.
He searches for his lost son.
21
What flourished during the reign of Senusret?
art
all of the above
literature
archetecture
22
What is the method Khufu used to ensure that his power would be accepted?
He killed his rivals.
He made strong treaties.
He had many children.
He declared that he was a god.
23
The Age of Pyramids is also known as the
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Late Kingdom
Old Kingdom
24
Why is King Tut one of the most well known pharaohs?
Tut lived and ruled for more than 70 years.
Trade expeditions helped Tut learn about faraway lands.
Amazing artifacts were found in Tut's tomb.
Tut was the first woman to claim power over Egypt.
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I ruled Egypt for more than 60 years. I was a famous military leader. I had hundreds of statues of me built. Who am I?
Hatshepsut
Ramses II (Ramses The Great)
Khufu
Senusret

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