Hatshepsut!✨ 💅 Flashcards
What was unique about Hatshepsut?
Hatshepsut was one of the few woman to rule Egypt.She was the daughter of 1 pharoh and the wife of another.
What happened after her husband died?
After her husband died, her son was to young to rule, so she decided to become the pharoh herself.
How did Hatshepsut gain Egypt’s respect and support?
Some people did not want o bow to a woman, so to gain their respect and support she carried out all the rituals expected of a male pharoh
What did her statues show?
Her statues showed that she dressed as a king and wore a false beard, which was the symbol of the pharohs power.
What did most people eventually come to accept?
Eventually, most people came to accept her as the pharoh even though she was a woman.
What was her rule like and how did she build Egypts wealth and power through?
Hatshepsut’s rule was peaceful, and she built Egypt’s wealth and power through trade.
Where did she send traders and what did they returned with?
She sent traders by sea to a land called punt in East Africa.They returned with precious wood, ivory, and gold.
Where did she record the story of her journey?
Hatshepsut recorded the story of her journey on the walls of a massive temple that she built.
