Pharaohs

This pharaoh was responsible for changing the religion to monotheism, focusing on the worship of one god, Aten.

• Akenahten

• Tut

• Cleopatra

• Hatshepsut

This pharaoh was responsible for driving the Hyksos from Egypt, thus creating the 18th dynasty and the New Kingdom.

• Ramses II

• Ahmose I

• Thutmose III

• Tut

This pharaoh was known to have expanded Egypt's boundaries and wealth through massive trade expeditions.

• Amenhotep IV

• Hatshepsut

• Djoser

• Nefertiti

This pharaoh was known for restoring the old religion and bringing polytheism back to Egypt.

• Cleopatra

• Thutmose III

• Tut

• Ramses II

This pharaoh was known as a spectacular general and expanded Egypt's boundaries through war and conquest.

• Hatshepsut

• Thutmose III

• Amenhotep III

• Akenahten

This pharaoh was known for many things including the building of many temples and signing peace treaties. Some consider him one of the greatest pharaohs of all time.

• Tut

• Ramses II

• Cleopatra

• Khufu

This pharaoh ruled during one of the most prosperous times in Egypt. Was a diplomat and art and culture grew under his reign.

• Akhenaten

• Khufu

• Amenhotep III

• Hatshepsut

True or False: The pharaoh of Egypt had both political (government) and religious responsibilities.

• True

• False

Because the pharaoh was also considered to be the religious leader of Egypt, the government could be considered a...

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Autocracy