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Ch.8 Pharaohs
Ancient Pharaohs and their Monuments
Question | Answer |
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What were the two things Hatshepsut is most known for? | Hatshepsut is most known for being the first female pharaoh and a promoter of trade. |
What is the Old Kingdom known as? | The Age of the Pyramids |
What does B.C.E. mean? | Before Common Era |
What did Khufu establish the pharaoh as? | He established the pharaoh as the central authority. |
What are the four things Khufu, Senuesret, and Ramses 2 built? | The Great Pyramid of Giza, The White Chapel, Dayr-al- Bahri, and Abu Simbel |
What is the Middle Kingdom known as? | The Period of Reunification |
How long did the Middle Kingdom last? | 200 years |
How long did the Old Kingdom last? | 500 years |
What is the New Kingdom known as? | The Golden Age |
What is Ramses known for? | Known as a military leader, master builder, and a fearless solider |
What was Senuesret known for? | He was known for being the patron of the arts. |
How old was Ramses when he was the captain of the Egyptian army? | 10 years old |
What else was Ramses known as? | He was also known as a peacemaker. He and the Hittites signed the world's first peace treaty. |
What was the White Chapel made of? | Alabaster (probably hard to come by in Egypt) |
Why was the White Chapel built? | It was built to honor Senuesret. |
When did Senuesret rule? | He ruled in the Middle Kingdom. |
When did Khufu rule? | He ruled in the Old Kingdom. |
When did Hatshepsut rule? | She ruled in the New Kingdom. |
When did Rameses rule? | He ruled in the New Kingdom. |
How long did it take to build The Great Pyramid of Giza? | It took about 20 years to complete. |
Define Obelisk. | An obelisk is a tall thin monument (Hatshepsut Dayr-al-Bahri obelisk) |
Why was the expedition to Punt so important? | It was so important because over 200 men in five ships brought gifts and trade goods. |
What did Ramses build? | A temple complex at Abu Simbel. |
What does C. E. mean? | Common Era |
Define Pharaoh. | A pharaoh is a ruler of Ancient Egypt. |