Hatshepsut

What does the following passage mainly reveal about Hatshepsut (paragraph 11)? "At first, Tuthmosis III was considered the pharaoh, with Hatshepusut just his second-in-command. But a small child could not be an effective ruler. As Hatshepsut settled into her role as regent, she gradually took on more and more of the royal decision-making. She appointed officials and advisors; dealt with the priests; appeared in public ceremonies first behind, then beside, and eventually in front of her nephew. Gradually, over seven years, her power and influence grew. In the end, Hatshepsutwas ruling Egypt in all but name."

• She was afraid of becoming more powerful.

• She slowly and strategically took on more power.

• She wanted to marry Tuthmosis III.

• This one is not the correct answer.

Hatshepsut's rise to power was incredibly unprecedented (or rare) for the time, so much so that some aspects of her rule remain a mystery.

Which answer strongly supports this statement?

• It was a job Hatshepsut had been training for since she was little.

• This is not the correct answer.

• A queen was simply the wife of a king.

• Hatshepsut took a bold and unprecedented step: she had herself crowned pharaoh.

Which person matches with the phrase

"...a sickly young man."

• Tuthmosis II

• Women who had previously ruled Egypt.

• Hatshepsut

• Neferure

She was "concerned with preserving and continuining traditional order as much as possible."

• Neferure

• Women who had previously ruled Egypt.

• Tuthmosis II

• Hatshepsut

Which detail below is an example of Hatshepsut's power?

• Her husband, Pharaoh Tuthmosis II, dies.

• The temple dedicated to Amen is built on the site of Deir el-Bahri.

• Hatshepsut is born to Pharaoh Tuthmosis I.

• This isn't the answer.