Do You Know Your Egyptian Pharaohs?

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    Egyptian pharaohs were believed to be gods on earth.

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  • 2. 

    Egyptian pharaohs were known to at times be married to their sisters in order to maintain a powerful dynasty.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    This was a known practice within some royal dynasties such as the eighteenth dynasty, where some believe the practice may have caused genetic disorders.

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  • 3. 

    The largest pyramid in Giza was consructed during the reign of what pharoah?

    • Snefru

    • Khufu

    • Hatshepsut

    • Amenhotep III

    Correct Answer
    A. Khufu
    Explanation
    The largest pyramid was constructed by Khufu, son of the pharaoh Snefru, around 2540 B.C.

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  • 4. 

    The pharaoh only that is believed to have been female was

    • Hatshepsut

    • Amenhotep III

    • Akenaten

    • Nefertiti

    Correct Answer
    A. Hatshepsut
    Explanation
    Hatshepsut ruled during the New Kingdom period, beginning in about 1475 B.C. While there is much uncertainly about her family, she is typically believed to have been the wife of Tutmosis II and took power upon his death, perhaps ruling while her son< Tutmosis III was still young.

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  • 5. 

    During the reign of Tutmosis II and Amenhotep III, Egyptian boundaries were expanded further inland into Africa.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Expansion all the way to Nubia occurred at this time, while Egypt was also respected throughout the ancient world at this time for its wealth and military strength.

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  • 6. 

    The son of Amenhotep IV (Akenaten) was

    • Amenhotep V

    • Tutankhamen

    • Tutmosis II

    • Hatshepsut

    Correct Answer
    A. Tutankhamen
    Explanation
    Although there are many questions about the family lineage of the eighteenth dynasty, it is generally accepted that Tutankhamen was the son of Akenaten and one of his secondary wives. It is also believed that "Tut" was married to the daughter of Akenaten and Nefertiti. However, "Tut" never had any surviving children and became the last ruler of this dynasty.

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    Egyptian pharaohs maintained strict laws about marriage.  Only one woman was considered the wife of the pharaoh and could bear him royal children.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Pharaohs had many wives. Although the pharaoh's chief wife was recognized above the others, even the children of lesser wives could ascend to the throne if the chief wife did not give birth to a son.

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    The pharaoh married to Nefertiti was

    • Hatshepsut

    • Tutmosis III

    • Amenhotep III

    • Akenaten

    Correct Answer
    A. Akenaten
    Explanation
    Nefertiti was the chief wife of Akhenaten and many believe she may have even shared, to some degree, the tasks of ruling the kingdom.

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    What pharaoh who established a new capital city at Amarna, outside Thebes, was

    • Amenhotep III

    • Tutmosis III

    • Hatshepsut

    • Akenaten

    Correct Answer
    A. Akenaten
    Explanation
    After changing his title from Amenhotep IV to Akhenaten, he then established an entirely new city out in the desert, which would be dedicated to his one and only god, the Aten.

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    The greatest Egyptian military expansion and political leadership took place during the Old Kingdom Period, from about 2800 B.C. - 2200 B.C.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Tutmosis III and Amenhotep III ruled during the New Kingdom Period.

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