Vocabulary
An ancient Egyptian pharaoh; skilled as a military leader; and responsible for building many monuments, including the temple at Abu Simbel. You must spell the answer correctly to get the points.
Ramses II
What are the three periods of stability in Ancient Egypt called?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom.
Old Kingdom
During which period ('kingdom') did Hatshepsut rule?
New Kingdom
During which period ('kingdom') did Ramses II rule?
New Kingdom
A written agreement by which two or more states agree to peaceful relations. You must spell the answer correctly to get the points.
Which of the three 'Kingdoms' is also referred to as Egypt's Golden Age?
The New Kingdom.
Why were the pyramids built?
They were built to be tombstones for the pharaohs and their families.
What was important about Hatshepsut's rule?
She was one of the first female pharaohs.
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She also promoted trade.
What was the famous nickname given to Ramses II?
Ramses the Great.
A ruler of ancient Egypt. You must spell the answer correctly to get the points.
Pharaoh
Name one responsibility pharaohs had to their people.
Kings, generals, religious leaders, sometimes gods.
What resource did Khufu strictly control in Egypt?
True or False: Hatshepsut originally ruled with a male relative at the same time.
True
How old was Ramses II when he became a captain in the Egyptian army?
10
The first woman pharaoh of ancient Egypt. You must spell the answer correctly to get the points.
Hatshepsut
Why did pharaohs build monuments?
To glorify their power and success.
What was Khufu's biggest achievement?
Building the Great Pyramid of Giza
Name one way Hatshepsut strengthened her position as a female pharaoh.
Filled her government with loyal advisors
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Demanded the same respect as male rulers
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Sometimes dressed as a man or made herself look like a man.
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Spread stories that her father was a god.
Fill in the blank: Ramses signed the first ever _______?
peace treaty (just treaty is also acceptable)
A bonus vocab word that wasn't on the slideshow and won't be on the test:
The period of time someone rules, usually royalty. I will allow incorrect spellings on this one.
Reign
What was the biggest achievement of the Old Kingdom?
They built a strong central government.
How long did it take to build the Great Pyramid of Giza?
About 20 years.
Where did Hatshepsut's biggest trade expedition go?
The African kingdom of Punt.
Who was Ramses' most famous military campaign against?
The Hittite Empire
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