Akhenaten and the Sun God Aten

Who became pharaoh in the 1350s BCE?

• Tutankhamun

• Amenhotep IV

• Ramses II

• Cleopatra

What did Amenhotep IV believe about the priests?

• They were too weak

• They had too much power

• They were very wise

• They were not important

Which god did Amenhotep IV promote to the main god of the Egyptians?

• Osiris

• Ra

• Aten

• Anubis

What was the new name that Amenhotep IV adopted?

• Tutankhamun

• Akhenaten

• Ramses

• Thutmose

What does the name "Akhenaten" mean?

• King of Egypt

• Servant of Aten

• Son of Ra

• Protector of the Nile

What did Akhenaten create that was dedicated to the worship of Aten?

• A new temple

• A new capital

• A new pyramid

• A new festival

How did Akhenaten show his closeness to Aten?

• By building a large statue

• By creating pictures with his wife Nefertiti

• By writing a book

• By organizing a parade

What did Akhenaten neglect while focusing on Aten?

• Building new pyramids

• Existing temples and ceremonies for other gods

• Writing new laws

• Training soldiers

Who was seen as the main connection to Aten?

• The priests

• Akhenaten

• Nefertiti

• The people

How did many historians believe the Egyptians felt about the changes to their religious practices?

• They were very supportive

• They did not support the changes

• They were indifferent

• They were excited