Hatshepsut: What Did She Look Like? Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary

The video explores the life and reign of Hatshepsut, a powerful female pharaoh of ancient Egypt. It covers her early life, marriage, rise to power, and achievements as a ruler. Hatshepsut's use of propaganda and her co-regency with her stepson Tutmos III are highlighted. Her legacy, rediscovery, and the efforts to reconstruct her appearance are also discussed.

Who was Hatshepsut's father?

• Thutmose III

• Thutmose I

• Thutmose II

• Amenhotep II

What was the name of Hatshepsut's daughter?

• Ankhesenamun

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Neferure

How did Hatshepsut depict herself to assert her authority?

• As a commoner

• As a goddess

• As a male pharaoh

• As a warrior

What was one of Hatshepsut's major achievements during her reign?

• Conquering Nubia

• Writing the Book of the Dead

• Building the Great Pyramid

• Establishing trade networks

What was the purpose of Hatshepsut's expedition across the Red Sea?

• To build a new temple

• To establish trade routes

• To find the source of the Nile

• To conquer new lands

Why were Hatshepsut's monuments defaced?

• To preserve them

• To erase her from history

• To rebuild them

• To honor her achievements

Who is believed to have defaced Hatshepsut's monuments?

• Akhenaten

• Ramses II

• Amenhotep II

• Thutmose III

What was the main challenge in reconstructing Hatshepsut's appearance?

• No written records

• Egyptian art conventions

• Her mummy was never found

• Lack of surviving portraits

What did Egyptian art primarily aim to represent?

• Realistic portraits

• The power and idea of the ruler

• Daily life scenes

• Nature and landscapes

What was a common feature of elite women's fashion in ancient Egypt?

• Feathered hats

• Golden sandals

• Elaborate wigs

• Silk robes