Introduction to Hatshepsut

Who was Hatshepsut?

• A) A female pharaoh of Egypt

• B) A male pharaoh of Egypt

• C) A queen of England

• D) A Roman emperor.

How long did Hatshepsut reign as a co-ruler?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

What was the act called that attacked Hatshepsut's memory after her death?

• Damnatio memoriae

• Carpe diem

• Veni vidi vici

• Et tu, Brute?

The Egyptian concept of 'Maat' valued ______.

• Wealth

• Power

• Order and Justice

• War

Hatshepsut started as a ______ but became a full pharaoh.

• Queen

• Regent

• Warrior

• Priest

Which of Hatshepsut's achievements do you find most impressive? Why?

What happened to Hatshepsut's statues and name?

• They were preserved

• They were smashed and chiseled off monuments

• They were moved to a museum

• They were sold to collectors

The erasure may have been done to make ________'s reign look stronger.

• Thutmose III

• Ramses II

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

How might erasing Hatshepsut's memory affect future generations?

• It would have no effect

• It could reinforce gender biases

• It would promote historical accuracy

• It would encourage female leadership.

What can we learn from Hatshepsut's story today?

• Leadership

• Courage

• Innovation

• All of the above.