Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Quiz

During the Old Kingdom period, pharaohs focused primarily on:

• Building pyramids and establishing central government

• Promoting international trade

• Creating peace treaties

• Supporting literature and art

Answer explanation

Quick Fact: Think "building phase"
- Old Kingdom pharaohs were like Egypt's first architects and organizers!

During which kingdom period did Khufu rule Egypt?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• First Intermediate Period

Answer explanation

Quick Fact:
Khufu was the ultimate Old Kingdom pharaoh - powerful enough to build the Great Pyramid!

What was Khufu's most famous achievement?

• Building the White Chapel

• Constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza

• Signing the first peace treaty

• Promoting trade with Punt

Answer explanation

Quick Fact: This massive project took 20 years and over 2 million stone blocks. Talk about a big build!

Which pharaoh ruled during the Middle Kingdom and was known for supporting art and literature?

• Khufu

• Hatshepsut

• Senusret I

• Ramses II

Answer explanation

Quick Fact: While Old Kingdom built big, Senusret I made Egypt beautiful with art and writing.

What was one of Senusret I's most significant architectural achievements?

• The Great Pyramid

• The White Chapel

• Temple at Abu Simbel

• Temple at Dayr al-Bahri

Answer explanation

Quick Fact: This gorgeous white stone temple might have been covered in gold - Egypt was getting fancy!

The New Kingdom period is often called:

• The Age of the Pyramids

• The Period of Reunification

• Egypt's Golden Age

• The Age of Trade

Answer explanation

Quick Fact: This was Egypt's peak - like going from local success to international superstar!

Hatshepsut was significant because she was:

• The builder of the largest pyramid

• The longest-ruling pharaoh

• One of Egypt's first female pharaohs

• The founder of the New Kingdom

Answer explanation

Quick Fact: She sometimes dressed as a man to be taken seriously - and became one of Egypt's most successful rulers!

What was one of Hatshepsut's major accomplishments as pharaoh?

• Building the pyramids

• Promoting trade with other nations

• Defeating the Hittite Empire

• Inventing hieroglyphic writing

Answer explanation

Quick Fact: She sent huge trading ships to distant lands, making Egypt rich through trade instead of war.

Which pharaoh signed the world's first peace treaty?

• Khufu

• Senusret I

• Hatshepsut

• Ramses II

Answer explanation

Quick Fact: First person ever to say "let's write down our peace deal" - pretty smart move!

Ramses II was known for:

• Short reign and few monuments

• Building the Great Pyramid

• Long reign and many monuments

• Trading with the kingdom of Punt

Answer explanation

Quick Fact: Ruled for 66 years and built more monuments than any other pharaoh - the ultimate Egyptian superstar!