Ancient Egypt Review
Ancient Egypt Review
For all the history students, history lovers and lovers of knowledge
For all the history students, history lovers and lovers of knowledge
Who was Ramesses II chief wife?
Akhenaten was the first pharaoh to practice what kind of religious belief?
Who found king Tut's tomb in 1922?
Akenhaton's wife's name meant: The beautiful one has arrived" what was her name?
Akenaton worshiped the sun god __________
In honour of Aten, Akenhaton moved the captial from where to where?
In his quest to instate Aten as the only god of Egypt Akhenaten sent men to destroy all the other temples.
What was Akenhaton's name before he changed it to honour his god Aten?
Hatshepsut was married to her half-brother _________
Hatshepsut traveled all the way down to __________ (modern day Somalia)
How many years did Hatshepsut rule as Pharaoh of Egypt?
How did Hatshepsut present herself to be seen as a more capable leader?
What year was Hatshepsut's tomb found?
Although Hatshepsut's sarcophagus was found in 1903 her body wasn't identified until ____
Hatshepsut's reign was very ________
At the end of Hatshepsut's rule her temples and shrines were preserved and greatly honored
Who found Hatshepsut's body in 1903?
Hatshepsut co-ruled with her step son __________
_______________ Would capture sons of leaders and send them back when their father died
9-year-old heir of Akenhaton
Increased technology, bronze, chariots and composite bows were introduced to Egypt
Brought the Iron age to Egypt and introduced the alphabet
Colonized Egypt and ended ancient Egypt
Bring organization, introduce outside taxation and connect Egypt to the royal road
Royal burial ground for many Pharaohs
Capital of Egypt, surrounds Giza
Largest city in the world until 2200 B.C and capital of Egypt in the first Kingdom
Capital of Egypt in the 18th century, includes the Valley of the kings, queens and temple of Hatshepsut
Largest place of worship built in ancient Egypt
One of six large temples built by Ramses II, was relocated to save it from being submerged by an artificial lake
Which pharaoh built "The Great temple" ?
Lost every battle against Alexander the Great
Caused a civil war, his bronze-torso is the only bronze statue from the 23rd dynasty
Last king of the old kingdom, his tomb protected king Tut's from being found (his mummy was also found in deplorable condition)
Planned to take Egypt back and was the last king of the Achaemenid empire
Doctor, physician, priest, architect, grand vizier and one of only two Egyptian's to be deified
Second ruler of the 6th dynasty, extended trade to Nubia and Somalia (Punt)
Started the middle kingdom by reuniting upper and lower Egypt, launched a military campaign into Nubia
Buried in an immaturary temple instead of a pyramid
Traveled and fought with Alexander the Great, moved the capital to Alexandria
Had a very powerful fleet of 112 ships
Was able to protect Egypt through a number of military campaigns
Built the library and lighthouse in Alexandria
He increased knowledge in the library and during his reign the Alexandrian court was at its peak
Aided the Assyrians against the Babylonian uprising/rebellion
Had the collapsed, bent and finally red pyramid built
Considered by scholars to be one of the greatest kings of the 19th dynasty, father of Ramses III
Circumnavigated Africa, started work on the Suez canal and was the first Pharaoh to have a navy
Created one of the largest Egyptian empires ever seen, destroyed some of Hatshepsut's monuments and then built many others
Built and designed the first steppe pyramid at Saqqara, grand vizier
Was known as a cruel and strict leader, had an interest in dark magic, built the great pyramid of Giza
First steppe pyramid was built for him, great military leader and politically stable
Lived to 96, had 80 sons and 60 daughters
Jean-Francois Champollion:
Had more festivals than any other Pharaoh
Was 17 years old when he started his career
First king of Egypt, unified upper and lower Egypt, founded Memphis
His pyramids were initially built out of mud brick, father of Snefru, known as "the Smiter"
Ordered the second great pyramid and the sphinx to be built
Last queen of Egypt
How did Cleopatra VII die?
Which two famous men did Cleopatra VII have affairs with?
Cleopatra's and Anthony's tombs were found by Howard Carter in 1923
Herodotus called Egypt:
The Egyptians built a solar boat
The pyramids were built by slaves captured on various military campaigns
Some male slaves if not useful craftsmen or otherwise needed, were often shipped to:
The Nile is regarded as the longest river in the world
Pick the correct order of invaders
Pillars originated in Greece and was adopted by the Egyptians
What is the most important substance used in the mummification process?
The Nile Delta is found in:
The red and white double crown represents:
Artifact that had the same message written in 3 languages; key to understanding hieroglyphics
Earliest type of Egyptian tomb
containing prayers, magic formulas, and hymns Used by the soul of the deceased for guidance and protection on its journey to the afterlife.
Which of these was a right Egyptian women had?
What was the most common fabric used in Ancient Egypt?
How long did the Egyptian pyramid age last?
Are you ready for the test?