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Pharaohs & Gods
This is a mini-quiz I created to quiz myself on the Ancient Egyptian Pharohs.
Question | Answer |
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This god was the King of the Underworld, and was sometimes interpreted as blue to denote invisibility. | Osiris |
This pharaoh was the first female pharaoh to rule Egypt by herself, at first with a little help from her male cousins, but managed just fine on her own. Promoted trade and had loyal advisers. | Hatsheput |
This god was a second-tier god. Guide of the dead, prepare bodies for afterlife, also a son of Osiris, and had the body of a human and a head of a jackal. | Anubis |
Creator of the universe, king of the gods. Also had a head of a hawk. | Amon-Ra |
Goddess of love and laughter. Human body with the head of a cow. | Hathor |
Head of a falcon. God of the Earth. Each Pharaoh was considered to be a form of this god. | Horus |
Goddess of motherhood and fertility. | Isis |
Ruler of the Old Kingdom period. This pharaoh kept strict control over food supply and had a huge pyramid built for him at Giza | Khufu |
This pharaoh was known as a patron of the Arts, ruling during a time of art, literature, and architecture. Greatest achievement was White Chapel. | Senusret |
Military Leader and Master Builder, this pharaoh used his power to the excess. He had over 100 wives and many children. Was a fearless solider with a treaty with the Hittite empire. Greatest accomplishment was his temple at Abu Simbel | Ramses II |