WorksheetsEgypt's New Kingdom
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
When did the New Kingdom of Egypt exist?
2000-1500 BCE
1600-1100 BCE
1800-1300 BCE
1500-1000 BCE
What happened to Egypt's territory during the New Kingdom?
It decreased significantly.
It remained the same.
It expanded into southwest Asia and down the Nile.
It was divided among neighboring empires.
What was the result of a pharaoh attempting to change Egypt's religion?
The pharaoh gained more power.
Priests and nobles lost their power.
Priests and nobles began to gain more power in society.
The empire's wealth declined rapidly.
What led to the eventual fall of the New Kingdom of Egypt?
A strong military defeat by the Hittite Empire.
A power shift that weakened Egypt's government.
The loss of Egypt's wealth and territory.
Natural disasters that devastated the empire.
What is Pharaoh Hatshepsut best known for?
Constructing the largest pyramid
Encouraging trade
Introducing a new religion
Leading military expeditions
What did Pharaoh Hatshepsut demand from her advisors?
To pay taxes
To respect her
To build monuments
To lead armies
What symbol did Pharaoh Hatshepsut wear to strengthen her rule?
A golden crown
A fake beard
A royal scepter
An eagle amulet
What significant monument did Pharaoh Hatshepsut leave behind?
The Sphinx of Giza
The great temple at Deyr al-Bahri
The Luxor Temple
The Ramesseum
What was Pharaoh Ramses II also known as?
Ramses the Younger
Ramses the Builder
Ramses the Great
Ramses the Conqueror
How long did Pharaoh Ramses II rule?
Over 50 years
Over 60 years
Over 70 years
Over 40 years
At what age did Ramses II become a captain?
10
15
20
25
Which empire was a constant threat to the northern part of the Egyptian Empire during Ramses II's reign?
The Babylonian Empire
The Assyrian Empire
The Hittite Empire
The Persian Empire
What significant historical event is Ramses II credited with in relation to the Hittites?
Defeating the Hittites in a major battle
Signing the world's first peace treaty with the Hittites
Establishing a trade agreement with the Hittites
Marrying a Hittite princess
For whom did Ramses II build hundreds of statues and temples?
His father
His god, Ra
Himself or his wife, Nefertari
His military generals
