Do You Know Your Egyptian Pharaohs?

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Do You Know Your Egyptian Pharaohs? - Quiz

How well do you know the Egyptian Pharoahs? Find out more with this brief quiz.

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1.

The largest pyramid in Giza was consructed during the reign of what pharoah?
- A.
  
  Snefru
- B.
  
  Khufu
- C.
  
  Hatshepsut
- D.
  
  Amenhotep III
Correct Answer
B. Khufu

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

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2.

The pharaoh only that is believed to have been female was
- A.
  
  Hatshepsut
- B.
  
  Amenhotep III
- C.
  
  Akenaten
- D.
  
  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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3.

Egyptian pharaohs were believed to be gods on earth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Unlike many other rulers of the ancient period, Egyptian pharaohs were worshiped by their people as gods. The pharaohs explained their divine power to the people by telling them that their bounty on earth was due to the awesome power of the pharaoh.

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4.

Egyptian pharaohs maintained strict laws about marriage. Only one woman was considered the wife of the pharaoh and could bear him royal children.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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5.

Egyptian pharaohs were known to at times be married to their sisters in order to maintain a powerful dynasty.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  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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6.

What pharaoh who established a new capital city at Amarna, outside Thebes, was
- A.
  
  Amenhotep III
- B.
  
  Tutmosis III
- C.
  
  Hatshepsut
- D.
  
  Akenaten
Correct Answer
D. 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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7.

The pharaoh married to Nefertiti was
- A.
  
  Hatshepsut
- B.
  
  Tutmosis III
- C.
  
  Amenhotep III
- D.
  
  Akenaten
Correct Answer
D. 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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8.

During the reign of Tutmosis II and Amenhotep III, Egyptian boundaries were expanded further inland into Africa.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  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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The greatest Egyptian military expansion and political leadership took place during the Old Kingdom Period, from about 2800 B.C. - 2200 B.C.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Tutmosis III and Amenhotep III ruled during the New Kingdom Period.

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10.

The son of Amenhotep IV (Akenaten) was
- A.
  
  Amenhotep V
- B.
  
  Tutankhamen
- C.
  
  Tutmosis II
- D.
  
  Hatshepsut
Correct Answer
B. 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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Do You Know Your Egyptian Pharaohs?

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

The pharaoh only that is believed to have been female was

Egyptian pharaohs were believed to be gods on earth.

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

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

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

The pharaoh married to Nefertiti was

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

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

The son of Amenhotep IV (Akenaten) was