The 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 afterlife 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.

The 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.

What flourished during the reign of Senusret I?

• art

• literature

• architecture

• all of the above

Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African kingdom of Punt?

• to punish the kingdom for disrespecting her

• to conquer the kingdom

• to recapture her kidnapped husband

• to exchange trade goods

Hatshepsut left a stunning monument to her reign. The monument was

• the Great Pyramid at Giza.

• the great temple at Dayr al-Bahri.

• the White Chapel.

• the temple complex at Abu Simbel.

Which of the following describes the personality of Ramses II?

• self-important

• modest

• self-conscious

• weak