Lesson 8 - Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

During this time, early pharaohs set up a strong central government.

The ____________________ lasted about 2000 to 1800 B.C.E.

Some of the greatest works in Egyptian literature were written during _________________reign

the period of time someone rules, usually royalty

the exchange of goods

After they died, pharaohs were thought to enter a(n)

Hatshepsut's biggest trade expedition was to the African kingdom of __________

Where is the Great Pyramid located? 

Who built the Great Pyramid at Giza?

 He is best known for his military leadership and for building numerous monuments.

His mummy is one of the best-preserved bodies ever found.

His finest architectural achievement was the White Chapel. 

__________________ is sometimes called the Period of Reunification 

In _________, archaeologists discovered the tomb of a pharaoh known as King Tutankhaten 

Hatshepsut's  biggest trade expedition was to the African kingdom of ______

Egypt was separated from other civilizations by ________________to the east, south, and west

One of Ramses’ greatest projects was the temple complex at 

The ____________________ lasted about 1600 to 1100 B.C.E.

_____________ ordered more temples and monuments built than any other pharaoh in history.

A later pharaoh took the ______________ apart and used the pieces in a monument of his own. 

Ramses was also a peacemaker. He and the Hittites signed the world’s first

 This pyramid took about 20 years to complete

The Old Kingdom lasted from about_________________

_________giant statues of a seated Ramses framed the entrance to the main temple. 

Rameses nickname was 

At the age of _____, Ramses was made a captain in the Egyptian army.

He had over 100 wives, and more than 100 children. 

The pharaoh ______________ ruled from about 1290 to 1224 B.C.E., during the New Kingdom.

During Ramses' reign, the __________________constantly threatened Egypt’s northern borders. 

Four giant statues of a seated _________________ framed the entrance to his main temple. 

The pharaoh Senusret I (SEHN-oos-ret) ruled from about 1971 to 1926 B.C.E., during the 

This pharaoh signed the first ever peace treaty 

Where is the White Chapel located? 

Hatshepsut left behind a stunning monument to her reign—a great temple at 

Ramses most famous military campaigns were against the in Anatolia 

This pharaoh filled their government with loyal advisers in order to stay in power. 

The arts thrived under his rule 

This pharaoh was known for encouraging trade

Egypt was separated from other civilizations by the Mediterranean Sea to the 

Ancient Egypt enjoyed _______ long periods of stability and unity under the rule of pharaohs. 

The pharaoh Khufu (KOO-foo) ruled from about 2551 to 2528 B.C.E., during the ________

he kept strict control over Egypt’s food supply.

Pharaohs were believed to be _____