Click on the word that is a synonym for "king." Then click on the word that is a synonym for "boosting."
Section 4: Pharaoh Hatshepsut: Promoter or Egyptian Trade (Part 2)
As pharaoh, Hatshepsut promoted trade with other countries. Her biggest trade expedition was to the African kingdom of Punt, at the southern end of the Red Sea. More than 200 men in five ships brought gifts and traded goods to Punt.
Hatshepsut left behind a large monument to her reign— a great temple at Dayr al-Bahri (deer ahl-BAH-ray). The main part of the temple was built into a cliff above the Nile River. At the entrance were two tall, thin monuments called obelisks. The entrance was also graced by 200 sphinx statues. The sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man.
Scenes from Hatshepsut’s reign decorated the temple walls. Detailed carvings portrayed the great voyage to Punt and illustrated the valuable items the pharaoh’s traders had brought back to Egypt.
Click on the word that is a synonym for "rule." Then click on the word that is a synonym for "fabled."
Which sentence best identifies the central idea of Section 4?
Section 5: Pharaoh Ramses II: Leader and Planner (Part 2)
Ramses was also a peacemaker. He and the Hittites signed the world’s first peace treaty, which lasted until the Hittite Empire collapsed around 1190 B.C.E.
One of Ramses’ greatest projects was the temple complex at Abu Simbel. The main temple was carved into the side of a cliff that was on a bank of the Nile River. Another temple at Abu Simbel honored the queen, Nefertari.
Four giant statues of a seated Ramses framed the entrance to the main temple. The figures were carved right out of the rock face of the cliff and are among the finest examples of the artistic skill of Egyptian sculptors. The inside of the temple was also remarkable. Visitors passed through three large rooms, called halls, to reach the temple’s main room. This room’s altar contained statues of Ramses and three Egyptian gods. The temple was assembled so that, twice a year, the sun aligned with the entrance, allowing beams of sunlight to shine down the halls and illuminate the statues.
Ramses demanded more temples and monuments built than any other pharaoh in history. When he died, he was buried in the tomb that he had ordered workers to construct solely for him. His mummy is one of the best-preserved bodies ever found.
Which sentence best identifies the central idea of Section 5?
Drag the detail on the left to the correct pharaoh on the right.
The temple at Dayr al-Bahri
Had hundreds of statues of themselves built throughout Egypt
Reigned for more than 60 years
The temple complex at Abu Simbel
At first, shared power with relatives
At the age of ten, became a captain in the Egyptian army
Wore the fake beard of the pharaohs
Signed the world’s first peace treaty
HE ruled during the New Kingdom
Mummy is one of the best-preserved bodies ever found
Had over 100 wives and more than 100 children
Was also known for encouraging trade
SHE ruled during the New Kingdom
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
Match the definition on the left to the correct word on the right.
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Where a pharaoh is after his death | arrow_right_alt | Peace Treaty |
To do well or succeed | arrow_right_alt | Tomb |
Mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man | arrow_right_alt | Reign |
A tall, thin monument | arrow_right_alt | Punt |
Time period someone is in power | arrow_right_alt | Obelisks |
Written agreement to stop fighting | arrow_right_alt | Sphinx |
An African kingdom | arrow_right_alt | Flourish |
Section 4: Pharaoh Hatshepsut: Promoter or Egyptian Trade (Part 1)
During the New Kingdom, the pharaoh Hatshepsut (haht-SHEP-soot) ruled Egypt from about 1473 to 1458 B.C.E. Hatshepsut was one of Egypt’s first female pharaohs. Under her rule, Egyptian art and architecture flourished. Hatshepsut was also known for encouraging trade.
One of her greatest accomplishments was her rise to power since few women had ever become Egyptian pharaohs. Sobekneferu, another woman who had become pharaoh, ruled a few hundred years before Hatshepsut. Initially, Hatshepsut shared power with her male relatives. However, she soon achieved sole leadership.
Hatshepsut strengthened her position in several ways. She filled her government with loyal advisers. She demanded the same respect shown to male rulers. To reinforce her status, she sometimes dressed in men’s clothing, even putting on the fake beard male pharaohs wore. Artists were often instructed to portray her as a man. She also spread stories that her father was a god.
What things did Hatshepsut do to convince ancient Egyptians she was a pharaoh? (Hint: There's more than one)
What kingdom did Hatshepsut rule during?
There was another female pharaoh. Who was she?
The text infers that Hatshepsut changes the Egyptians' opinions of her during her reign. Which sentences from the text best support this inference? Select three answers.
What was true of Hatshepsut's monument? (Hint: There's more than one)
Hatshepsut promoted trade with other countries. What is true of how she did it? (Hint: There's more than one)
Where was Hatshepsut's monument?
Section 5: Pharaoh Ramses II: Leader and Planner (Part 1)
The pharaoh Ramses II (RAM-seez) ruled from about 1290 to 1224 B.C.E., during the New Kingdom. Called Ramses the Great, he is one of the most famous pharaohs. He reigned for more than 60 years, longer than almost any other pharaoh. He is best known for his military leadership and for overseeing the building of numerous monuments and cities.
Ramses used his power to excess. He had over 100 wives and more than 100 children. Never shy about his importance, he had hundreds of statues of himself built throughout Egypt, some of which stood over 60 feet high.
From a young age, Ramses was a fearless soldier, traveling alongside his father in various campaigns. Children often helped their parents with work. At the age of ten, Ramses became a captain in the Egyptian army, though he probably did not fight.
Ramses tried to defend an Egyptian empire that extended north into Canaan. His most famous military campaigns were against the Hittite Empire in Anatolia (present-day Turkey). At the northern border, struggles with the Hittites were common. In his best-known battle, Ramses reached a standoff with the Hittites, even though he was greatly outnumbered.
Who was Ramses' most famous military campaigns against?
At what age did Ramses take command the military?
What is true of Ramses' rule? (Hint there's more than one)
Click on the word that is a synonym for "well known." Then click on the word that is a synonym for "many."
During which kingdom did Ramses rule?
What is true of Ramses' monuments? (Hint: There's more than one)
Where was Ramses' monument?
What was in the main room of Ramses' monument? (Hint: there's more than one.)
Ramses was the first person to do what?
Click on the word that is a synonym for "insisted." Then click on the word that is a synonym for "only."