17 questions
Why is King Tut so famous?
There were still treasures in his tomb when modern archaeologists found it.
He was the first pharaoh to unite all of Egypt.
He was the only person to become a pharaoh at such a young age.
He abolished slavery in ancient Egypt.
Also known as the "Age of Pyramids."
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Also known as the "Period of Reunification."
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Also known as Egypt's Golden Age.
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
To strengthen his authority, Pharaoh Khufu declared he was...
a god.
an alien.
immortal.
the reincarnation of all past pharaohs.
How many stone blocks is the Great Pyramid made of?
Around 100,000.
Over 2 million.
A little less than a million.
Over 500,000.
Why did ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?
As tombs for the pharaohs.
They were commanded to by aliens.
As defensive fortifications.
To help them better observe the stars.
One way Senusret I helped support the production of beautiful art was by providing...
gold, copper, and gems from his mines.
feathers from his personal flock of flamingos.
dyes from the fields of flowers in the royal garden.
silk woven by his personal slaves.
One of the first female pharaohs in history.
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Ramses II
Khufu
Which pharaoh that constructed the most monuments and temples.
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Ramses II
Khufu
Pharaoh that constructed the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Ramses II
Khufu
Pharaoh who was a great military conqueror, signed the world's first peace treaty, and ruled Egypt for over 60 years.
Ramses II
Khufu
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Pharaoh that constructed the White Chapel.
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Ramses II
Khufu
Pharaoh that constructed the Temple at Dayr Al-Bahri
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Ramses II
Khufu
Pharaoh that constructed the Abu Simbel Temples.
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Ramses II
Khufu
Pharaoh that increased Egypt's power primarily through trade instead of military conquest.
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Ramses II
Khufu
Which pharaoh's monument was decorated with a carving depicting their trade expedition to Punt?
Hatshepsut
Senusret I
Ramses II
Khufu