Ramses II: Legacy and Perception

The video introduces a story about Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, and his quest to immortalize his image across Egypt. Despite his efforts, a humorous incident occurs when a carving of his face resembles a goat. The artisans cleverly inscribe 'GOAT' as an acronym for 'Greatest of All Time,' which Ramses eventually embraces. The video concludes with a call for students to discuss which parts of the story are factual or fictional.

What era did Ramses II rule during?

• Middle Kingdom

• Late Period

• Old Kingdom

• New Kingdom

What was Ramses II's main goal during his reign?

• To ensure his image was everywhere

• To build the largest pyramid

• To conquer new lands

• To write a famous book

How did Ramses II ensure his image was immortalized?

• By writing his name on papyrus

• By commissioning artisans to carve his likeness

• By building a giant statue

• By painting murals in his palace

What unexpected result occurred with one of Ramses II's temple carvings?

• It was painted over by another pharaoh

• It was destroyed by a flood

• It looked like a goat

• It was stolen by invaders

What was the reaction of the locals to the goat-like carving of Ramses II?

• They were confused

• They laughed

• They were angry

• They ignored it

What did the hieroglyphics beneath the goat-like carving of Ramses II say?

• Master of the Universe

• King of Kings

• Greatest of All Time

• Ruler of the Nile

How did Ramses II react to the goat-like carving?

• He ordered it to be destroyed

• He punished the artisans

• He laughed and embraced the title

• He ignored it completely

What does the acronym GOAT stand for in the context of Ramses II?

• Greatest of All Time

• Guardian of Ancient Temples

• Grand Overseer of Artisans

• God of All Territories

What did Ramses II do after embracing the GOAT title?

• He built a new palace

• He stopped all artistic projects

• He personally oversaw every project

• He moved to a different kingdom

What was the result of Ramses II's acceptance of the GOAT title?

• He was overthrown by his enemies

• His legacy was forgotten

• His statues were removed

• Egypt was covered in statues of him