Hatshepsut video

What was the reason behind the attack on the pharaoh Hatshepsut's memory?

• To hide the fact that Hatshepsut was not the legitimate heir to the throne

• To make Thutmose III's reign look stronger

• To erase the disturbance to Maat caused by a woman ruling Egypt

• To dishonor Hatshepsut for being a bad pharaoh

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What was the traditional belief regarding the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

• The pharaoh was believed to be the son of the state god, Amun

• The pharaoh was expected to be a great builder

• The pharaoh was considered the living embodiment of the male god Horus

• The pharaoh was required to have a strong military background

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How did Hatshepsut try to adapt to the traditional belief in the link between order and patriarchy?

• By fighting alongside her soldiers in battle

• By conducting a successful trade mission to the distant land of Punt

• By taking the name Maatkare and using masculine word endings

• By claiming to be the daughter of the state god, Amun

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What architectural phenomenon did Hatshepsut create during her reign?

• The Sphinx

• The pyramids of Giza

• The red chapel she built for Amun

• Her mortuary temple, Djeser-Djeseru

Who was the most likely suspect behind the erasure of Hatshepsut's images?

• Amun

• Thutmose III

• Thutmose II

• Thutmose I

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What was Hatshepsut's relationship to Thutmose III?

• Husband and wife

• Brothers

• Father and son

• Stepson, nephew, and co-ruler

What evidence survived to help piece together Hatshepsut's story?

• Artifacts found in a different country

• Modern historical documents

• Oral traditions passed down through generations

• Writings and pictures on the walls of her mortuary temple

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What was the significance of Hatshepsut's successful trade mission to the distant land of Punt?

• It enhanced the economy of Egypt

• It strengthened the military power of Egypt

• It expanded the territory of Egypt

• It established a new religion in Egypt

How did Hatshepsut try to legitimize her rule as pharaoh?

• By marrying Thutmose III

• By claiming to be the son of the state god, Amun

• By erasing all evidence of her stepson's existence

• By fulfilling the traditional roles of the office competently

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What was the main reason for attempting to erase Hatshepsut's memory from history?

• To eliminate the threat she posed to the traditional order and justice in Egypt

• To cover up her unsuccessful military campaigns

• To hide her involvement in a conspiracy against the state

• To protect her legacy as a great builder

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