Hatshepsut: Egypt's Female Pharaoh

Who was Hatshepsut?

• A famous Egyptian artist

• One of Egypt's first female pharaohs

• A queen from the African kingdom of Punt

• A male pharaoh known for his military conquests

During which period did Hatshepsut rule Egypt?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Late Period

What was one of Hatshepsut's greatest accomplishments?

• Building the Great Pyramid

• Her rise to power as a female pharaoh

• Defeating the Hittites in battle

• Inventing a new form of writing

How did Hatshepsut strengthen her position as pharaoh?

• By building a large army

• By filling her government with loyal advisers

• By conquering new territories

• By marrying a powerful king

What unusual step did Hatshepsut take to be respected as a ruler?

• She built a new capital city

• She dressed in men's clothing and wore a fake beard

• She banned all trade with foreign countries

• She declared herself a goddess

What was Hatshepsut known for promoting during her reign?

• Military conquests

• Trade with other countries

• Religious reforms

• Agricultural development

Where was Hatshepsut's biggest trade expedition?

• Mesopotamia

• Greece

• Punt

• Rome

How many men were involved in Hatshepsut's trade expedition to Punt?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 500

What did Hatshepsut claim about her father to strengthen her rule?

• He was a famous warrior

• He was a god

• He was a wealthy merchant

• He was a great builder

How did artists often portray Hatshepsut?

• As a goddess

• As a man

• As a child

• As a warrior