Hatshepsut

Who was Hatshepsut?

• A queen consort of ancient Egypt

• A high priestess in ancient Egyptian religion

• A male pharaoh of ancient Egypt

• A female ruler of ancient Egypt who declared herself king

What unique title did Hatshepsut adopt during her reign?

• Pharaoh

• Supreme Leader

• Queen of the Nile

• Divine Adoratrice

How did Hatshepsut legitimize her rule as pharaoh?

• By winning a series of military battles

• By marrying a powerful general

• By discovering new lands

• By claiming her father had appointed her as his successor

What was the relationship between Hatshepsut and Thutmose III?

• Cousins

• Siblings

• Mother and son

• Stepmother and stepson

How did Hatshepsut portray herself in statues and reliefs?

• As a traditional Egyptian queen

• In a purely feminine form

• As a male pharaoh, including wearing a fake beard

• As a deity

What happened to Hatshepsut's monuments after her death?

• They were preserved as national treasures

• They were hidden to protect them from invaders

• They were destroyed by Thutmose III

• They were moved to a museum

Which deity was Hatshepsut particularly devoted to during her reign?

• Osiris

• Amun

• Isis

• Anubis

How did Hatshepsut come to power in ancient Egypt?

• Through a military coup

• As the sole surviving heir of the previous pharaoh

• By acting as regent for a minor pharaoh and then assuming full powers

• By marrying the previous pharaoh

What significant architectural contribution is Hatshepsut known for?

• The construction of the Luxor Temple

• The building of the Great Sphinx

• The expansion of Karnak Temple

• The creation of her mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri

What was one of the major trade expeditions Hatshepsut is known for?

• Expedition to Punt

• Expedition to the Indus Valley

• Expedition to the Mediterranean Sea

• Expedition to the Land of Nubia