Pre/Post Egyptian Civilization Test: Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

The Age of Pyramids was also known as the ....

• Old Kingdom
• New Kingdom
• Middle Kingdom
• Late Kingdom

Ancient Egypt's power reached its height during the . . .

• Old Kingdom
• New Kingdom
• Middle Kingdom
• Late Kingdom

Pharaohs functioned as . . . 

• kings
• generals
• religious leaders
• all of the above

The pyramids were built . . .

• as military fortresses, where Egyptians could seek protection during times of invasion.
• as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an after life that would never end.
• as centers of religious worship, where Egyptians gathered inside to honor their gods.
• as massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury known to ancient Egyptians.

Pharaoh Khufu is best known as . . .

• a patron of the arts.
• a great military commander.
• the first female pharaoh.
• the builder of the Great Pyramid.

Why did Khufu keep strict control over Egypt's good supply?

• He wanted to establish the pharaoh as a central authority.
• He wanted to protect the food supply from contamination from Egypt's enemies.
• He wanted to keep most of the food for himself.
• He wanted to make sure that no  Egyptian ate food that was against their religion.

How did Khufu reach his status as as a god?

• Egyptians held a vote and declared him a god.
• A council of elders decided he was a god.
• He declared himself a god.
• He had that status from the moment he was born.

What flourished during the reign of Senusret I?

• art
• literature
• architecture
• all of the above

What was the fate of Senusret's famous White Chapel?

• It was taken apart by a later pharaoh, but restored more recently by archaeologists.
• It has remained intact since it was built as a lasting monument to Senusret.
• It was completely destroyed in the 1700s when French armies used it for target practice.
• It became a Christian chapel in the 1400s and was a famous pilgrimage site.

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 sole ruler.
• She inherited her position as an older woman and ruled on her own from the beginning.
• She campaigned for the position as a young woman and was elected to rule on her own.