Pharaohs of Egypt

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Why is King Tut so famous?

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There were still treasures in his tomb when modern archaeologists found it.

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Also known as the "Age of Pyramids."

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Old Kingdom

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Also known as the "Period of Reunification."

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Middle Kingdom

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Also known as Egypt's Golden Age.

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New Kingdom

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To strengthen his authority, Pharaoh Khufu declared he was...

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a god.

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How many stone blocks is the Great Pyramid made of?

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Over 2 million.

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Why did ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?

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As tombs for the pharaohs.

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One way Senusret I helped support the production of beautiful art was by providing...

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gold, copper, and gems from his mines.

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One of the first female pharaohs in history.

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Hatshepsut

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Which pharaoh constructed the most monuments and temples?

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Ramses II