Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

Pharaoh Hatshepsut

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bYRy_wZEJI

Pharaoh Hatshepsut

• Ruled in New Kingdom 20+ years

• 1st Female Pharaoh

• Took over for son - Thutmose III

• Peaceful rule

• Built wealth + power through TRADE

• Biggest trade expedition - African Kingdom of Punt

Multiple Select

Which of the following is true of Hatshepsut? Select TWO answers.

• Egypt's second female pharaoh

• Promoted and expanded trade with other lands

• Ruled during Egypt's Middle Kingdom

• Was known as a peaceful ruler

Thutmose III

• Ruler after Hatshepsut died

• Skilled warrior

• Used war to strengthen/expand empire

• Conquered much land

• Conquests = wealth, power, prestige

Ramses II

• Ruled for 66 years (2nd longest reign)

• Known for military leadership

• Conquered large territories

• Brought much wealth to Egypt

• Built many temples/monuments

• Battle of Kadesh - conquered Hittites

• World's 1st Peace Treaty

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of pharaoh Ramses II EXCEPT:

• He reigned during Egypt's New Kingdom for more than 60 years

• He was a humble and quiet leader

• He is best known for his military leadership and impressive monuments

• He and the Hittites signed the world's first peace treaty

Tutankahmun (King Tut)

• "Boy King" - Pharaoh at age 9

• Helped restore traditional art + religion

• Died at 19

• Tomb discovered in 1922

• Buried with many artifacts

• Revealed a lot about royal life

Multiple Choice

I wore mens clothes and a fake beard so people wouldn't know I was a woman while I ruled as pharaoh. I also expanded trade routes to far away lands to help my kingdom get what I need. Who am I?

• Queen Cleopatra

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Queen Hatshepsut

• Queen Nefertiti

Multiple Choice

I had so many monuments and temples built to honor me! Probably because I was such a great military leader! I also expanded the Egyptian Kingdom and I was the longest ruling pharaoh. Who am I?

• King Hammurabi

• King Tutankhamun

• King Menes

• King Ramses II

Multiple Choice

I was not known for the great things I did as a pharaoh. I was only 9 when I became pharaoh. Then died at the age of 19. Actually. I am known for my tomb which was discovered undisturbed in 1922. The artifacts left behind helped understand ancient Egypt. Who am I?

• King Tutankhamun

• King Menes

• Queen Hatshepsut

• Ramses the Great