Story of Hatshepsut

What was the nature of the 'attack' on the pharaoh mentioned at the beginning of the video?

• A physical assault by a rival kingdom

• An act of economic sabotage

• A historical erasure of their name and image

• A religious persecution by a new cult

Why was Hatshepsut's rule considered a challenge to 'Maat' in ancient Egypt?

• She was a foreign ruler who seized power illegally

• Her reign led to widespread famine and unrest

• She was a woman, disturbing the traditional male-dominated rule

• She neglected the construction of temples and monuments

What actions did Hatshepsut take to try and adapt to the belief linking order with patriarchy?

• She married her stepson to solidify her position

• She adopted a male heir and abdicated the throne

• She used masculine titles and claimed divine parentage

• She changed the laws to officially allow female monarchs

What was the most likely underlying reason for the attempt to erase Hatshepsut's memory from history?

• To punish her for a failed military campaign against Nubia

• To prevent future female rulers from challenging traditional gender roles

• To hide evidence of her economic failures and trade mission losses

• To allow her stepson, Thutmose III, to claim sole credit for her achievements