What was a major purpose for building the pyramids?

tombs for pharaohs when they died

Art, literature, and architecture flourished during Sensuret's reign. What does "reign" mean?

the period of time someone rules, usually royalty

Why did archaeologists reconstruct the White Chapel?

It was built by Senusret I but had been taken apart by a later ruler.

How did pharaohs ensure they would not be forgotten?

They had monuments built in their honor.

Pharaoh Khufu was BEST known for....

being the builder of a famous pyramid.

What flourished during Sensuret's reign?

Art, literature, and architecture

Ramses was a peacemaker and signed the world's first peace treaty. What is the definion of a "treaty?"

a written agreement by which two or more states agree to peacedul relations

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Egyptian Pharaohs & Monuments

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1
Hatshepsut is remembered for her promotion of
religious values
trade
arts, literature, and architecture
strong army
2
What is one characteristic for which Egypt’s Middle Kingdom is especially famous?
military conquests
widespread wars
reunification
great pharaohs
3
What was a major purpose for building the pyramids?
temples for religious worship
homes for the pharaohs' servants
storehouses for reserves of grain
tombs for pharaohs when they died
4
Art, literature, and architecture flourished during Sensuret's reign. What does "reign" mean?
the period of time someone rules, usually royalty
bad weather
a secret plan made for a specific purpose
to complete something successfully
5
Why did archaeologists reconstruct the White Chapel?
It was built by Senusret I but had been taken apart by a later ruler.
It gave the sciensts a place to study what they dug up.
It was an experiment to learn old construcon methods.
It offered tourists shade while they waited for a guide.
6
How did pharaohs ensure they would not be forgotten?
They hired people to tell their stories.
They had monuments built in their honor.
They took tons of selfies.
The wrote autobiographies to be placed in libraries.
7
Hatshepsut was one of the first pharaohs who was
a god.
a priest.
a child.
a woman.
8
What is a pharaoh?
an ancient Sumerian king
an ancient Egyptian scribe
an ancient circus performer
an ancient Egyptian leader
9
Which period is often called the Golden Age, a time when Egypt had reached the height of its power?
The Old Kingdom
The New Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom
after the New Kingdom
10
Compared with any other pharaoh in history, Ramses II produced more
books of scholarship.
maps based on trade expeditions.
temples and monumnets.
inventions to use.
11
Pharaoh Khufu was BEST known for....
being kind and loving to his people.
enslaving anyone who disagreed with him.
being the builder of a famous pyramid.
being a ruthless leader.
12
What was one method Khufu used to ensure that his power would be accepted?
He made strong treaties.
He killed his rivals (enemies).
He had many children.
He declared that he was a god.
13
Ancient Egypt enjoyed 3 periods of stability and unity under the rule of pharaohs. Which was NOT one of these times?
The New Kingdom
The Old Kingdom
The FInal Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom
14
Some historians also call the Old Kingdom...
The Age of Creation
The beginnings of time
The Age of the Pyramids
The Carefree Time
15
What flourished during Sensuret's reign?
Trade
Art, literature, and architecture
Music
Education
16
Ramses was a peacemaker and signed the world's first peace treaty. What is the definion of a "treaty?"
a yummy snack
a written agreement by which two or more states agree to peacedul relations
a poem that discusses peace
a speech

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