Do You Know Your Pharaohs?
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Name the first succsessful female pharaoh.
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Menes
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Ramesses II
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Tutankhamen
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Hatshepsut
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Osris
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Who died peacefully at age 87, had over a hundred children and was called the great builder?
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Ramesses II
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Tutankhamen
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Osiris
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Menes
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Hatshepsut
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A. Ramesses IIExplanation
Ramesses II is the correct answer because he is known to have lived until the age of 87, which is considered a relatively old age for that time period. He is also known for having a large number of children, with estimates ranging from 100 to 200 offspring. Ramesses II is often referred to as the "great builder" because he commissioned numerous construction projects, including the famous temples at Abu Simbel and the Ramesseum. This combination of factors makes Ramesses II the most likely candidate for the individual described in the question.Rate this question:
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What pharaoh was king at 9 and killed mysteriously at 18 right before he took over?
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Ramesses II
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Tutankhamen
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Osiris
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Hatshepsut
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Menes
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A. TutankhamenExplanation
Tutankhamen is the correct answer because he became pharaoh at the age of 9 and died mysteriously at the age of 18, just before he could fully take over as king. His death has been the subject of much speculation and intrigue, with theories ranging from illness to murder. Tutankhamen is also well-known for the discovery of his intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings, which provided valuable insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices and artifacts.Rate this question:
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Who was killed by his brother and was found and brought back for a proper bariel (known as the first mummy) by his wife?
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Hatshepsut
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Osiris
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Tutankhamen
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Ramesses II
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Menes
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A. OsirisExplanation
Osiris was killed by his brother and was later found and brought back for a proper burial by his wife. Osiris is known as the first mummy in Egyptian mythology.Rate this question:
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Which king took credit for uniting the upper and lower egypt?
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Tutankhamen
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Menes
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Hatshepsut
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Ramesses II
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Osiris
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A. MenesExplanation
Menes is credited with uniting Upper and Lower Egypt because he is believed to be the first pharaoh of the First Dynasty who successfully unified the two regions into one kingdom around 3100 BCE. He established his capital at Memphis and is considered the founder of the Old Kingdom. Menes' unification of Egypt marked the beginning of a long and prosperous period in Egyptian history.Rate this question:
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