Early Life
What was Hatshepsut's father's name?
Tuthmosis I
Pharaoh Tuthmosis I
Who did Hatshepsut marry?
Her half brother, Tuthmosis II
About how old was Hatshepsut when she became regent?
About 15 years old
What was the name of the temple she built that is considered to be a masterpiece?
Djeser-Djeseru
What was Hatshepsut's mother's name.
Ahmose
What was Hatshepsut's daughter's name?
Neferure
True or False: In order to prepare to take on the role, Neferure took on the role of Pharaoh next to her mom who was regent.
Where is Djeser-Djeseru located?
Deir el-Bahri
True or False: Egypt was peaceful, prosperous, and known throughout the known world when Hatshepsut was a child.
True
What was the relationship between Tuthmosis II and Hatshepsut? (name the two ways they are connected).
Husband and half brother.
Describe Hatshepsut's reign.
Mostly peaceful
her biography
At what age did Hatshepsut’s father, Pharaoh Tuthmosis I die?
50
Why was Hatshepsut important for royal bloodlines?
She was the only full blooded royal who could take over.
Why did Hatshepsut dress like a man in public?
To preserve tradition and be accepted as pharaoh
What god was Hatshepsut's temple dedicated to?
Amen
Why did only one of Pharaoh Tuthmosis’ sons remain? (give one reason)
Only one of Tuthmosis’ sons remained because: the others died of diseases, scorpions, accidents, and treatment that was more superstitious than scientific.
What was the name of Tuthmosis II's other wife?
Isis
When Hatshepsut became Pharaoh, she took on her throne name. What was the name she chose?
Maatkare
Why was Djeser-Djeseru considered ahead of it's time?
the building is set into the side of a mountain
rises gracefully in three beautifully proportioned tiers
each supported by columns like those to be seen centuries later in Greek temples