Nefertiti: The Enigmatic Queen of Egypt

Nefertiti, an Egyptian queen from the 14th century BC, was renowned for her beauty and influence. She married Pharaoh Amenhotep IV and together they initiated significant religious reforms, shifting worship to the god Aten. Nefertiti was depicted as powerful, sometimes even as a pharaoh. Her legacy is marked by a mysterious disappearance from records after 12 years. The discovery of her bust in 1913 by Ludwig Borchardt brought her modern fame, making her an iconic figure in history.

What does the name Nefertiti mean?

• Daughter of the Sun

• Queen of the Nile

• The beautiful woman has come

• Goddess of Beauty

Who did Nefertiti marry at the age of 15?

• Pharaoh Akhenaten

• Pharaoh Ramses II

• Pharaoh Amenhotep IV

• Pharaoh Tutankhamun

What was the new religion established by Nefertiti and her husband?

• The Cult of Anubis

• The Cult of Osiris

• The Cult of Ra

• The Cult of Aten

What new name did Nefertiti adopt after changing her name?

• Nefertari

• Cleopatra

• Neferneferuaten Nefertiti

• Hatshepsut

What significant change did Nefertiti and her husband make regarding the court?

• They abolished the court

• They moved the court to a new city

• They expanded the court

• They reduced the court's power

How is Nefertiti depicted in terms of power compared to previous queens?

• Not depicted at all

• More powerful

• Equally powerful

• Less powerful

What happened to the depictions and writings of Nefertiti after about 12 years?

• They mysteriously disappeared

• They were destroyed

• They remained the same

• They increased

Who discovered the famous bust of Nefertiti?

• Zahi Hawass

• Jean-François Champollion

• Ludwig Borchardt

• Howard Carter

What impact did the bust of Nefertiti have on her modern fame?

• It was forgotten

• It launched her to modern fame

• It diminished her fame

• It had no impact

Who is considered America's first celebrity due to his public image?

• Thomas Edison

• Walt Whitman

• Abraham Lincoln

• Mark Twain