Ramesses II: Leader or Propagandist?

The video explores the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, highlighting his achievements and controversies. It questions his role in the Exodus, examines his use of propaganda, and discusses his military campaigns, including the battle of Kadesh. The video also covers the first recorded peace treaty with the Hittites and Ramesses' extensive building projects, which aimed to immortalize his legacy. Despite his efforts, the video suggests that history's view of Ramesses is complex, shaped by both his accomplishments and his self-promotion.

What was the duration of Ramesses II's reign?

• 50 years

• 70 years

• 90 years

• 30 years

Which city is associated with Ramesses II's construction projects?

• Alexandria

• Pi-Ramesses

• Memphis

• Thebes

What is the main reason Ramesses II is considered a candidate for the pharaoh of Exodus?

• His timeline matches the Exodus story

• His long reign

• His military conquests

• His extensive building projects

What was the outcome of Ramesses II's battle with the Hittites?

• A peace treaty

• A decisive Egyptian victory

• A decisive Hittite victory

• A stalemate

How did Ramesses II portray his military achievements?

• As diplomatic failures

• As great victories

• As peaceful negotiations

• As minor skirmishes

What was significant about the treaty between Ramesses II and the Hittites?

• It was a secret agreement

• It expanded Egyptian territory

• It was never honored

• It was the first recorded peace treaty

What was one of the main purposes of Ramesses II's building projects?

• To develop new cities

• To create housing for the poor

• To showcase Egyptian strength

• To improve infrastructure

Where is the famous temple of Abu Simbel located?

• In Egypt

• In Nubia

• In Greece

• In Mesopotamia

What was Ramesses II's approach to existing temples built by previous pharaohs?

• He ignored them

• He expanded them

• He destroyed them for his own monuments

• He preserved them

What was a common practice of Ramesses II regarding other pharaohs' monuments?

• He added his name to them

• He destroyed them completely

• He moved them to a new location

• He left them untouched