Akhenaten, XIV century BC

Akhenaten transformed Egypt's religion by promoting the Aten cult and declaring himself and Nefertiti as divine. He moved the capital to Al Amarna, breaking from traditional practices. Despite initial success, his neglect of diplomacy led to losses against the Hittites. Personal tragedies, including the deaths of his family members and Nefertiti, weakened his reign. Akhenaten's death marked the end of his religious reforms, with Tutankhamun restoring the old cult.

What was the primary focus of Akhenaten's religious reforms?

• Worship of the Aten and the divine status of the royal couple

• Introduction of new agricultural practices

• Worship of multiple gods

• Restoration of traditional Egyptian religion

Why did Akhenaten decide to move the capital to Al Amarna?

• To establish a new trade route

• To be closer to the Mediterranean Sea

• To escape a plague in Thebes

• To signify a break from traditional Egyptian practices

What role did Akhenaten and Nefertiti play in their new city?

• They were scholars

• They were merchants

• They were military leaders

• They were seen as living gods

What was a significant consequence of Akhenaten's neglect of diplomatic affairs?

• The expansion of Egyptian territory

• The loss of the state of Mitanni to the Hittites

• The strengthening of Egyptian alliances

• The rise of a new dynasty in Egypt

What happened to the Aten religion after the death of Nefertiti?

• It fell into turmoil and eventually collapsed

• It was integrated with the worship of Amun

• It spread to neighboring countries

• It became the dominant religion in Egypt