Ramses and the Battle of Kadesh: A Study in Propaganda

The video explores Ramses' strategic use of propaganda to maintain his image as a powerful Pharaoh. Despite his failure at the Battle of Kadesh, Ramses commissions stone reliefs to depict a victorious narrative, showcasing his prowess as a leader. This manipulation of historical events serves as a political masterstroke, solidifying his legacy and demonstrating his lifelong talent for self-promotion.

What marked the shift in the perception of Pharaohs during Ramses' era?

• The failure at Kadesh

• The construction of new pyramids

• The discovery of new lands

• Increased military conquests

What strategy did Ramses use to maintain his image after the Battle of Kadesh?

• Building new temples

• Using propaganda

• Forming new alliances

• Increasing taxes

How did Ramses depict himself in the stone reliefs?

• As a diplomat

• As a religious leader

• As a lone hero defeating the Hittites

• As a builder of cities

What was the reality of the Battle of Kadesh compared to Ramses' depiction?

• A decisive Egyptian victory

• A peaceful negotiation

• An inconclusive truce

• A complete Egyptian defeat

What was the political significance of Ramses' portrayal of the battle?

• It highlighted his religious beliefs

• It demonstrated his military strategy

• It solidified his image as a great leader

• It showed his diplomatic skills

What was Ramses' main goal in commissioning the stone reliefs?

• To honor his ancestors

• To rewrite history in his favor

• To intimidate his enemies

• To educate the public

Which of the following best describes Ramses' use of propaganda?

• A military tactic

• A religious practice

• A political master stroke

• A cultural tradition

What does the phrase 'the ultimate political master stroke' refer to in the context of Ramses' actions?

• His religious reforms

• His military conquests

• His rewriting of history

• His economic policies

What does the young king's talent for self-promotion suggest about his future?

• He will focus on military conquests

• He will continue to shape his image

• He will retire from public life

• He will become a religious leader

What was the outcome of Ramses' self-promotion efforts?

• He became unpopular

• He was forgotten

• He lost power

• He solidified his legacy