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Lesson 8- The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
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?
flocks of birds with scarlet feathers
forests of giant cedar trees
a hot, bubbling mineral springs
mines for gold, copper, and gems.
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Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African Kingdom of Punt?
to exchange trade goods
to conquer the kingdom
to punish the kingdom for disrespecting her
to recapture her kidnapped husband
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The pyramids were built
as centers of religious worship in honor of gods
as massive homes for the pharaohs
as military fortresses, where Egyptians could seek protection
as great tombs for pharaohs after they died
4
The most famous military campaign that Ramses II fought was against
the Nubian Empire.
the British Empire.
the Hittite Empire.
the Persian Empire.
5
The Age of Pyramids is also known as the
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Late Kingdom
Old Kingdom
6
Who signed the world's first peace treaty?
Egypt and the Persians
Egypt and the Assyrians
Egypt and the Babylonians
Egypt and the Hitittes
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What is one characteristic for which Egypt's Middle kingdom is especially famous?
great pharaohs
reunification
widespread wars
military conquests
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Artisans created jewelry out of gold, copper, and gems such as
purple amethyst.
pink granite
alabaster.
limestone.
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Why did archaeologists reconstruct the White Chapel?
It gave the scientists a place to study what they dug up.
It was built by Senusret, but had been taken down by another ruler.
It was an experiment to learn old construction methods.
It offered tourists shade while they waited for a guide.
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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
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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
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In the "Story of Sinuhe," Why does Sinuhe leave Egypt?
He searches for his lost son.
He fears for his own life.
He leaves to find work.
He is hoping to find a wife.
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Which pharaoh was especially known for promoting trade?
Khufu
Senusret
Hatshepsut
Ramses II (Ramses the Great)
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How did Hatshepsut come to power?
She led an army to overthrow the previous pharaoh and seize power.
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, then took over
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Compared with any other pharaoh in history, Ramses II produced more
temples and monuments
inventions to use in warfare
books of scholarship
maps based on expeditions
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Why is King Tut one of the most well known pharaohs?
Tut was the first woman to claim power over Egypt.
Amazing artifacts were found in Tut's tomb.
Tut lived and ruled for more than 70 years.
Trade expeditions helped Tut learn about faraway lands.
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The great pyramid of Giza was
built in a single year by a massive crew of workers.
the tomb built for Hatshepsut and her family.
the tallest structure in the eastern hemisphere.
one of the wonders of the ancient world.
18
Hatshepsut left a stunning monument during her reign. The monument was
The great temple at Dayr al-Bahri
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The White Chapel
the temple complex at Abu Simbel
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The pharaoh Ramses II was best known for
being the first female pharaoh
his Great Pyramid at Giza
his military leadership
promoting the arts and trade
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Which best describes the personality of Ramses II?
modest
self-important
self-conscious
weak
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How did Hatshepsut come to power?
She led an army to overthrow the previous pharaoh and seize power.
She shared power with her male relatives at first, then took over as ruler.
She campaigned for the position as a young woman and was elected to rule.
She inherited her position as an older woman and ruled on her own.
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What is the method Khufu used to ensure that his power would be accepted?
He made strong treaties.
He declared that he was a god.
He killed his rivals.
He had many children.
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Why did the ancient Egyptians make mummies?
to transport goods up and down the Nile
to preserve dead bodies of the pharaohs
to educate and protect the royal children
to decorate palaces of the pharaohs
24
Pharaohs functioned as
all of the above
religious leaders
kings
generals
25
The pharaoh Khufu is best known as
a patron of the arts.
the builder of the Great Pyramid.
a great military commander.
the first female pharaoh.
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Hatshepsut was one of the first pharaohs who was
a child
a woman
a priest
a god
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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
The Middle Kingdom
after The New Kingdom
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Ancient Egypt reached its height during the
Middle Kingdom
Late Kingdom
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
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What flourished during the reign of Senusret?
all of the above
archetecture
art
literature
30
Which phrase best describes Hatshepsut's monument Dayr al-Bahri?
a shrine dug out of rock at ground level
a pyramid constructed in the open desert
a great temple built into a cliff above the river
a mud brick structure found on an island
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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?
Senusret
Khufu
Hatshepsut
Ramses II (Ramses The Great)
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Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as 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
Hatshepsut had wished that she had been born male so she dressed like a man
She came to power through the army.
