Quiz on Queen Hatshepsut

How long did Queen Hatshepsut rule Egypt?

• Over 20 years

• 30 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

Who was Queen Hatshepsut's father?

• King Thutmose II

• King Thutmose I

• King Thutmose III

• King Amenhotep

What was one of Queen Hatshepsut's strengths as a leader?

• Military conquest

• Architecture

• Writing

• Diplomacy

Who inherited the throne after Thutmose II's death?

• Thutmose I

• Thutmose III

• Hatshepsut

• Ahmes

What controversial request did Queen Hatshepsut make regarding her depiction?

• To be shown as a male pharaoh with a beard

• To be depicted as a god

• To never be depicted in art

• To be shown as the most beautiful woman in Egypt

What is a mystery about Queen Hatshepsut's reign?

• Her architectural achievements

• The reason for her depiction as a male

• The exact length of her reign

• The reason behind Thutmose III's actions against her legacy

How long did Queen Hatshepsut rule Egypt for?

• Over 10 years

• Over 15 years

• Over 20 years

• Over 25 years

Who did Queen Hatshepsut share her royal reign with initially?

• King Thutmose I

• King Thutmose II

• King Thutmose III

• Her infant son

What was speculated about Queen Hatshepsut by historians for many years?

• She was protective and caring

• She was cunning, overly ambitious, and power hungry

• She was a weak leader

• She was not interested in power

What is one of Queen Hatshepsut's great ambitions mentioned in the FAST FACT?

• Military conquests

• Writing literature

• Architecture

• Economic reforms