Who's who: Egyptian Pharaohs

Question 1

King Tut:

Answer 1

-Famous for being the youngest pharaoh in Egyptian history at the age of 9 or 10.
-Restored polytheism (the belief in many gods) in ancient Egypt
-His tomb was discovered nearly intact and filled with gold.

Question 2

Hatshepsut:

Answer 2

-Egypt experienced a long period of peace under this pharaoh’s reign.
-Commissioned the construction of hundreds of buildings and a temple.
-Most traces of her, such as the heads on statues, were destroyed by her stepson when he became the pharaoh.

Question 3

Ramses II:

Answer 3

-Considered one of the most powerful pharaohs of ancient Egypt because of being a military genius and building many temples including Abu Simbel.

Question 4

Akhenaten:

Answer 4

-Only allowed Egyptians to worship one god named Aten.
-His wife was Nefertiti and considered his co-regent.

Question 5

Thutmose III:

Answer 5

-Known for his military leadership and for creating the largest empire in Egyptian history.

Question 6

Cleopatra:

Answer 6

-Last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt.
-Known for ending her life when she thought that she would be defeated by Rome.