King Tut and Ramses the Great Review

What age was Tutankhamun when he died?

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

• 19 years old

• 21 years old

What did robbers do in other tombs throughout Egypt?

• They left them untouched

• They added more treasures

• They broke in to steal golden objects

• They worshiped the pharaohs

What were funerary objects believed to do for the pharaoh?

• Decorate the tomb

• Help the pharaoh through their journey in the afterlife

• Serve as gifts for visitors

• Protect the tomb from robbers

What did Howard Carter do after World War I?

• He stopped working on excavations

• He began working for the British government

• He returned to Egypt to find the tomb

• He moved to America

What did the majority of Tutankhamun's council consist of?

• Soldiers

• Farmers

• Priests

• Merchants

Why is the Battle of Kadesh significant for Ramses the Great?

• He discovered a new territory

• He was surrounded by an opponent’s massive army and survived

• He lost the battle

• He built a new temple

What did Ramses the Great employ builders to construct?

• Pyramids

• Massive statues of him

• New cities

• Ships

During which century did Ramses the Great rule Egypt?

• 15th century BCE

• 13th century BCE

• 10th century BCE

• 8th century BCE

What was Ramses the Great's goal during the first years of his reign?

• To build a new capital

• To reclaim lands his father failed to acquire

• To explore new territories

• To establish trade routes

What happened after several hours of intense fighting at the Battle of Kadesh?

• Ramses was captured

• Both sides agreed to stop fighting

• Ramses won decisively

• The enemy retreated