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Egyptian Pharaohs

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This pharaoh ruled during the New Kingdom and reigned for more than 60 years, longer than any other pharaoh.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

2.

This pharaoh used his power to excess. Had over 100 wives, more than 100 children, and had statues built throughout Egypt in his image.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

3.

This pharaoh left behind a stunning monument to their reign—a great temple at Dayr al-Bahri. The main part of the temple was built into a cliff above the Nile River.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

4.

This pharaoh signed the world's first peace treaty, between Egypt and the Hittites, which lasted until the Hittite Empire collapsed around 1190 B.C.E.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

5.

This pharaoh built the temple complex at Abu Simbel. It had four giant statues of himself framed the entrance to the main temple. The figures were carved right out of the rock face of the cliff and are among the finest examples of the artistic skill of Egyptian sculptors.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

6.
Who built more monuments than any pharoah in history?
a)
Hatshepsut
b)
Khufu
c)
Senusret I
d)
Ramses II
7.

Who is known for writing the first known peace treaty with the Hittites?

a)
Khufu
b)
Ramses II
c)
Hatshepsut
d)
Tut
8.

Why is the pharaoh Tutankhamun so famous?

a)

He is considered the greatest leader of Ancient Egypt.

b)

He was the first pharaoh to conquer lands east of the Nile River.

c)

He united the Upper and Lower Kingdoms of Egypt.

d)

His fame is due to the discovery of his intact tomb, which had not been raided by looters.

9.
Pharaohs functioned as . . . 
a)
kings
b)
generals
c)
religious leaders
d)
all of the above
10.
The pyramids were built . . .
a)
as military fortresses, where Egyptians could seek protection during times of invasion.
b)
as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an after life that would never end.
c)
as centers of religious worship, where Egyptians gathered inside to honor their gods.
d)
as massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury known to ancient Egyptians.
11.

The word Pharaoh means...

a)

great house or palace

b)

god

c)

leader

d)

king

12.

A Pharaoh was responsible for

a)

religion

b)

poltics

c)

religion and politics

13.

When Pharaohs died they were placed inside a

a)

bottle

b)

basket

c)

box

d)

sarcophagus

14.

Which pharaoh increased trade throughout Egypt and made the economy very prosperous?

a)

Ramses II

b)

Hatshepsut

c)

Tut

d)

Cleopatra

15.

Which pharaoh ruled only around 9 years then died a mysterious death at the age of 18?

a)

King Tut

b)

Ahmose

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

16.

Who was the youngest pharaoh in the history of Egypt?

a)

Hatshepsut

b)

King Tut

c)

Khafra

d)

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