Early History
Beliefs
Eighteenth Dynasty
Ramesses the Great
Ramesside Period
100

During which Kingdom of Egypt were Pyramids built?

The Old Kingdom

100

Who was the goddess of order?

Ma'at

100

Where was Tutankhamun buried?

The Valley of the Kings

100

Who did Ramesses claim to defeat in the Battle of Kadesh?

The Hittites

100

Which institution does Toby Wilkinson say "dominated" Ramesside society?

The army

200

What is the name of Egypt's first pharaoh?

King Narmer

200

What was the Egyptian word for afterlife?

Duat

200

What is the name of the so-called 'Heretic King'?

Akhenaten

200

Who was Ramesses II's father?

Seti I

200

What did Ramesses III do that would lead to the eventual downfall of Egypt?

Throw a Jubilee

300

Which historical figure is responsible for providing us with Egypt's chronology?

Manetho

300

What is the name of the test on the journey to the afterlife where you would declare something that you had not done or a crime that you had not committed?

The 42 Negative Confessions

300

Which pharaoh depicted herself with male statuary?

Hatshepsut

300

What was the name and main purpose of the city that Ramesses II built?

Per-Ramesses - a military-industrial complex

300
What did the royal priests begin to do during the Ramesside Period that made them corrupt?

Steal from burials

400

What was the name of Egypt's early belief that the world was formed from watery chaos?

Nun
400

Which insect held prominence in Egypt's belief system?

Scarab

400

While the Hyksos were hated, they did have positive impacts such as chariots and what else?

Immigration

400

What was the name of the Hittite king during the Battle of Kadesh?

Muwatalli

400

Between which years did the Ramesside Period take place?

1292 - 1069 BCE

500

What is the early civilisation that developed parts of Egypt's culture before migration to the Nile River?

Nabta Playa

500

Which Egyptian god cut his brother into pieces because he was jealous of him?

Seth

500

Which pharaoh fought bravely against the Hyksos and was the brother of Ahmose?

Kamose

500

Which division of the Egyptian Army did Ramesses II lead at Kadesh?

The Division of Amun

500

Which primary source tells us about the first recorded strike?

Turin Strike Papyrus

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