Ancient Egypt Pharaohs

Which female pharaoh ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom and is known for her successful reign?

• Cleopatra

• Hatshepsut

• Nefertiti

• Elizabeth

Which pharaoh is often referred to as the 'Great Builder' due to his extensive construction projects throughout Egypt?

• Pharaoh Cleopatra

• Pharaoh Ramses II

• Pharaoh Akhenaten

• Pharaoh Tutankhamun

What was the role of pharaohs in ancient Egyptian society?

• Pharaohs were farmers who worked the land alongside other citizens.

• Pharaohs were elected officials chosen by the people.

• Pharaohs were scholars who focused on education and research.

• Pharaohs were the divine rulers who held absolute power over ancient Egyptian society.

Which pharaoh was a patron of the arts and is known for his support of literature, music, and architecture?

• Hatshepsut

• Tutankhamun

• Cleopatra

• Senusret I

Whose tomb was discovered nearly intact in the Valley of the Kings?

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

• Cleopatra

• Hatshepsut

Which kingdom is also known as the "Age of Pyramids."?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

Why is King Tut so famous?

• There were still treasures in his tomb.

• He was the first pharaoh to unite all of Egypt.

• He was the only person to become a pharaoh at such a young age.

• He abolished slavery in ancient Egypt.

Which kingdom is also known as the "Period of Reunification."?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

Why did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?

• As tombs for the pharaohs.

• They were commanded to by aliens.

• As defensive fortifications.

• To help them better observe the stars.

What did Senusret provide to help support the production of beautiful jewelry?

• gold, copper, and gems from his mines.

• feathers from his personal flock of flamingos.

• dyes from the fields of flowers in the royal garden.

• silk woven by his personal slaves.