Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

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Were pharaohs considered the top government official or the top religious official?

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both

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The government led by BOTH religious and political leader

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theocracy

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The title of pharaoh that is passed down within the same family is called

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a dynasty

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The first king of Egypt, known for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt

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Menes

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During the 4th dynasty, the great pyramids of Giza were built. Who was the largest pyramid built for?

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Khufu

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This king became famous because his tomb was untouched and all of his treasures were intact when discovered. He died when he was around 20 years old.

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Tutankhamon

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This woman was the most famous female pharaoh of Egypt. She often presented herself in art as a man with a false beard.

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Hatshepsut

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Why did Thutmose III destroy all of Hatshepsut's artwork?

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He was angry with her for taking his throne and hoped to wipe her out of history.

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Which pharaoh banished all the gods but one, ATON?

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Akhenaton

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What was the name of the job of taking leadership for a young king until he was old enough to rule by himself? Options: an astronomer, a priest, a regent, a pharoah's assistant

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a regent