Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut was one of the few _______________ to rule Egypt.

• men

• women

• gods

Hatshepsut’s father was Thutmose I.  After her father’s death, she married her half-brother, Thutmose II.  After 15 years of Thutmose II reigning, he died.  How did her husband’s death lead her to becoming a pharaoh? 

• She was next in line to rule.

• The son was too young to rule.  Hatshepsut became his regent and eventually Queen

TRUE OR FALSE:  Hatshepsut changed her appearance as pharaoh so that people would accept and listen to her?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Hatshepsut had an amazing ________ built for herself.  In this structure, there were many paintings showing how important she was.  It took 15 years for her architect to build while she was pharaoh. 

• pyramid

• temple

Describe the shape of an obelisk. 

Which of the following steps did NOT occur involoving the placement of an obelisk?

• Egyptians used the annual floods of the Nile River to transport the obelisk down the river.

• They would use a granite base with a wall of mudbricks surrounding it and fill it with sand.

• They would then use 1000 + men to grab ahold of the obelisk and lift it in onto the base.

• They would use ramps, sleds, and ropes to position it into place on the base.

True or False:  Hatshepsut disappeared approximately one year after her architect.  

• TRUE

• FALSE

Who do the speculate may be responsible for Hatshepsut's disappearance?

What thoughts do you have about Hatshepsut reign/rule?