Dynasty Builders
This queen is regarded as the matriarch of the 18th Dynasty.
Who is Tetisheri?
This female pharaoh ruled as king before Tuthmosis III took full control.
Who is Hatshepsut?
The Hyksos introduced this new military technology to Egypt.
What is the horse-drawn chariot?
This papyrus records mathematical problems from ancient Egypt.
What is the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus?
The chief god of Thebes during the 18th Dynasty.
Who is Amun?
This pharaoh completed the expulsion of the Hyksos.
Who is Ahmose I?
Hatshepsut legitimised her rule by claiming she was chosen by this god.
Who is Amun?
The Hyksos ruled this part of Egypt.
What is Lower Egypt (the Nile Delta)?
These carved stone monuments often record royal victories.
What are stelae?
This concept refers to maintaining order and balance in Egypt.
What is Ma'at?
This ruler began the military campaign against the Hyksos but died before completing it.
Who is Kamose?
This pharaoh became known as Egypt's "Warrior King."
Who is Tuthmosis III?
This city served as the Hyksos capital.
What is Avaris?
This tomb inscription provides valuable information about Ahmose son of Ebana.
What is the Autobiography of Ahmose son of Ebana?
Hatshepsut's expedition travelled to this wealthy trading land.
What is Punt?
This pharaoh is believed to have suffered fatal head wounds in battle against the Hyksos.
Who is Seqenenre Tao?
This official served as Hatshepsut's chief steward and supervised many of her building projects.
Who is Senenmut?
This fortress marked Egypt's southern frontier during the early New Kingdom.
What is Buhen?
This archaeological site preserves Hatshepsut's mortuary temple.
What is Deir el-Bahri?
Give TWO luxury goods imported from Punt.
Name TWO reasons why Ahmose I is considered one of Egypt's most significant pharaohs.
Give TWO ways Hatshepsut presented herself as a traditional pharaoh.
Why was the Battle of Megiddo significant?
Why must historians use caution when interpreting royal inscriptions?
Explain why religion strengthened the pharaoh's authority.