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Pharaohs Flashcards

1
Q

What is the title used for the monarchs of ancient Egypt?

A

Pharaoh

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2
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True or False: The Valley of Kings is a burial site for many Egyptian pharaohs.

A

True

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Fill in the blank: The Valley of Kings is located on the west bank of the ______ River.

A

Nile

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4
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Which pharaoh is known for the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

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Khufu

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following pharaohs is known as the ‘Boy King’?

A

Tutankhamun

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What is the primary purpose of the tombs in the Valley of Kings?

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To serve as burial sites for pharaohs and protect their belongings for the afterlife.

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True or False: The Valley of Kings was used for burials during the Old Kingdom period.

A

False

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Who was the first pharaoh to be buried in the Valley of Kings?

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Thutmose I

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Fill in the blank: The Valley of Kings is situated near the ancient city of ______.

A

Thebes

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10
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Which pharaoh is famous for his extensive building projects and the Temple of Karnak?

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Ramesses II

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Multiple Choice: Which dynasty is associated with the majority of burials in the Valley of Kings?

A

The 18th Dynasty

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12
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What significant artifact was found in Tutankhamun’s tomb?

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His golden burial mask

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13
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True or False: The tombs in the Valley of Kings were often raided by tomb robbers.

A

True

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What was the ancient Egyptian belief regarding the afterlife that influenced burial practices?

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They believed in a life after death and the need for proper burial to ensure safe passage.

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Fill in the blank: The Valley of Kings contains over ______ tombs.

A

60

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16
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Which pharaoh’s tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter?

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Tutankhamun

17
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What is the significance of the tomb inscriptions found in the Valley of Kings?

A

They provide insights into the beliefs, accomplishments, and daily life of the pharaohs.

18
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following pharaohs was known for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt?

A

Narmer

19
Q

True or False: The Valley of Kings is located in modern-day Cairo.

A

False

20
Q

What was the architectural style of the tombs in the Valley of Kings?

A

Rock-cut tombs

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The last pharaoh to be buried in the Valley of Kings was ______.

A

Ramesses XI

22
Q

Which pharaoh is associated with the famous ‘Hatshepsut’s Temple’?

A

Hatshepsut

23
Q

What was the primary material used for constructing the tombs in the Valley of Kings?

A

Limestone

24
Q

True or False: The Valley of Kings is also known as the Valley of the Kings and Queens.

A

False

25
Q

What was the role of the pharaoh in ancient Egyptian society?

A

The pharaoh was considered a god-king, a political leader, and a religious figure.

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