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

a great temple built into a cliff above the river

What was a major purpose for building the pyramids?

tombs for the pharaohs when they died

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

mines for gold, copper and gems

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

mines for gold, copper, and gems

Why did ancient Egyptians make mummies?

to preserve dead bodies of the pharaohs

How did Hatshepsut come to power?

She shared power with her male relatives first then took over

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

Amazing artifacts were found in Tut's tomb

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Nile River was so important to ancient Egyptians?

It protected them from invaders

Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?

To demand respect of the people

The pharaoh Khufu is best known as:

The builder of the Great Pyramid.

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1
It was Built as a tomb from more than 2 Million stone blocks. What was it?
Great Pyramid of Giza
The Sphinx
White Chapel
Abu Simbel
2
Pharaohs functioned as
generals
all of the above
kings
religious leaders
3
Look at the timeline. In which time period did Egypt have a pharaoh known for promoting trade?
between 1500 and 1400 B.C.E.
between 1300 and 1200 B.C.E.
between 2000 and 1900 B.C.E.
between 2600 and 2500 B.C.E.
4
Which phrase best describes Hatshepsut's monument at Dayr-al-Bahri
a great temple built into a cliff above the river
a pyramid constructed in the open desert
a mud bick structure found on an island
a shrine dug out of rock below ground level
5
What was one method Khufu used to ensure that his power would be accepted?
He declared that he was a god.
He made strong treaties.
He killed his rivals.
He had many children.
6
What was a major purpose for building the pyramids?
homes for the pharaohs servants
temples for religious worship
tombs for the pharaohs when they died
storehouses for reserves of grain
7
Sensuret I controlled a source of natural resources that were used in beautiful works of art. What was that source
flocks of birds with scarlet feathers
hot, bubbling mineral springs
mines for gold, copper and gems
forests of giant cedar trees
8
Ancient Egyptians set up a strong central government during the...
New Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Intermediate Kingdom
Old Kingdom
9
Senusret I controlled a source of Natural resources that were used in beautiful works of art. What was the source?
forests of giant cedar trees
mines for gold, copper, and gems
flocks of birds with scarlet feathers
hot, bubbling mineral springs
10
Why did ancient Egyptians make mummies?
to preserve dead bodies of the pharaohs
to transport goods up and down the Nile
to decorate palaces of the pharaohs
to educate and protect the royal children
11
Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African kingdom of Punt?
to exchange trade goods
to recapture her kidnapped husband
to punish the kingdom for disrespecting her
to conquer the kingdom
12
How did Hatshepsut come to power?
She led an army to overthrow the previous pharaoh
She inherited her position as an older woman
She campaigned for the position as a young woman and was elected
She shared power with her male relatives first then took over
13
Hatshepsut left a stunning monument to her reign. The monument was:
The temple complex at Abu Simbel
A Temple at Dayr al-Bahri
The White Chapel
The temple of Doom
14
Compared with any other pharaoh in history, Ramses II produced more
maps based on expeditions.
inventions to use in warfare.
temples and monuments.
books of scholarship.
15
Which period is often called the Golden Age, a time when Egypt had reached the height of its power?
the Old Kingdom
the Middle Kingdom
after the New Kingdom
the New Kingdom
16
The Age of Pyramids was also known as the
New Kingdom
Late Kingdom
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
17
Which pharaoh's tomb was uncovered in 1922, revealing a wealth of ancient treasures?
King Tut
Senusret
Khufu
Hatshepsut
18
What is one characteristic for which Egypt's Middle Kingdom is especially famous?
military conquests
widespread wars
great pharaohs
reunification
19
Why is King Tut one of the most well-known pharaohs?
Amazing artifacts were found in Tut's tomb
Trade expeditions helped Tut learn about faraway lands.
Tut was the first woman to claim power over Egypt
Tut lived and ruled for more than 70 years
20
Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Nile River was so important to ancient Egyptians?
It was a useful means of transportation
Its frequent flooding created rich soil for their crops
It protected them from invaders
It provided them with food and water for household use
21
Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?
To demand respect of the people
She got stuck in her Halloween costume as King Sargon
To play a silly prank on the Egyptian people!
She lost a bet
22
Hatshepsut was the first Pharaoh who was?
a priest
a god
a child
a woman
23
Which pharaoh signed the world's first peace treaty?
Akhenaten
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Ramses II
24
The pharaoh Khufu is best known as:
The builder of the Great Pyramid.
A great military commander.
A patron of the arts.
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