Pharaohs: Rulers of Ancient Egypt
- 1. Pharaohs were the powerful rulers of Ancient Egypt, believed to be living gods on earth with absolute authority over their subjects. They were seen as intermediaries between the people and the gods, responsible for maintaining order and harmony in the land. The pharaohs ruled over a highly organized society with a complex bureaucracy and a sophisticated system of writing and record-keeping. They oversaw monumental construction projects such as the pyramids and temples, and were also responsible for leading military campaigns and protecting the kingdom from external threats. The legacy of the pharaohs continues to captivate and inspire people around the world with their wealth, power, and mystique.
Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?
A) Hatshepsut
B) Isis
C) Cleopatra
D) Nefertiti
- 2. Which pharaoh is known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza?
A) Ramses II
B) Akhenaten
C) Khufu
D) Hatshepsut
- 3. Which pharaoh is famous for the discovery of his intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings?
A) Thutmose III
B) Tutankhamun
C) Seti I
D) Horemheb
- 4. Who was the longest-reigning pharaoh in ancient Egypt?
A) Pepi II
B) Amenhotep II
C) Thutmose III
D) Cleopatra
- 5. Which pharaoh is credited with the establishment of the worship of the sun-disk Aten?
A) Tutankhamun
B) Hatshepsut
C) Ramses II
D) Akhenaten
- 6. Which pharaoh is known as the 'Warrior Pharaoh'?
A) Ramses II
B) Tutankhamun
C) Thutmose III
D) Hatshepsut
- 7. Who was the founder of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt and known for his military campaigns?
A) Hatshepsut
B) Ramesses I
C) Thutmose III
D) Seti I
- 8. Which pharaoh was famous for the construction of Abu Simbel temples?
A) Hatshepsut
B) Akhenaten
C) Tutankhamun
D) Ramesses II
- 9. Who was the pharaoh when the Great Sphinx of Giza was built?
A) Senusret I
B) Khufu
C) Amenemhat III
D) Khafre
- 10. Who was the pharaoh responsible for the construction of the Luxor Temple?
A) Ramesses II
B) Amenhotep III
C) Seti I
D) Akhenaten
- 11. Which pharaoh is associated with the building of the Step Pyramid in Saqqara?
A) Akhenaten
B) Tutankhamun
C) Djoser
D) Hatshepsut
- 12. Who was the Pharaoh who was married to Cleopatra and fought against the Romans?
A) Ptolemy XII
B) Mark Antony
C) Julius Caesar
D) Augustus
- 13. Which Pharaoh was the father of Cleopatra?
A) Julius Caesar
B) Mark Antony
C) Augustus
D) Ptolemy XII
- 14. Which female Pharaoh ruled jointly with her Pharaoh husband, Akhenaten?
A) Hatshepsut
B) Nefertari
C) Nefertiti
D) Cleopatra
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