Ramses and the Peace Treaty

The video explores Ramses' rise to power, focusing on his military and diplomatic achievements. At Karnak Temple, the world's first peace treaty between Ramses and the Hittites is discovered, highlighting Ramses' role as a diplomat. The treaty ended a costly 20-year war, allowing Egypt to prosper. Ramses used this peace to gather wealth and build monuments, showcasing his achievements. His strategic use of diplomacy and propaganda solidified his legacy as a warrior king and diplomat, ruling over a period of peace and prosperity.

What was one of Ramses' key achievements as a military leader?

• He built the Great Wall of China.

• He discovered the Americas.

• He expanded Egypt's borders to the east and south.

• He conquered the Roman Empire.

What significant historical document was found on the temple walls?

• The world's first peace treaty

• The Rosetta Stone

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Magna Carta

Who were the two parties involved in the peace treaty?

• Egypt and the Persians

• Egypt and the Greeks

• Egypt and the Hittites

• Egypt and the Romans

What was a major benefit of the peace treaty for Ramses?

• It resulted in the invention of new weapons.

• It led to the discovery of new trade routes.

• It enabled him to conquer new lands.

• It allowed him to focus on building temples and monuments.

What was the primary purpose of the peace treaty?

• To build new temples.

• To end the 20-year war with the Hittites.

• To create a new religion.

• To establish trade routes.

What did the peace treaty guarantee for Ramses' reign?

• Isolation from other nations

• Stability and prosperity

• Continuous warfare

• A new dynasty

How did Ramses use the peace treaty to enhance his reputation?

• By using it as propaganda to show his diplomatic skills.

• By destroying it after signing.

• By claiming it was a divine revelation.

• By hiding it from the public.

What was the significance of Karnak in Ramses' narrative?

• It was where he was born.

• It was the site of his greatest military victory.

• It was the location of his burial.

• It was chosen to contrast his military and diplomatic achievements.

What role did Ramses play during his reign?

• He was solely a military leader.

• He was a diplomat and a warrior king.

• He was a religious leader.

• He was a merchant.

What was Ramses' strategy in showing the peace treaty at Karnak?

• To sell it to foreign powers

• To hide it from his enemies

• To contrast it with his military exploits

• To use it as a religious text