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Quiz about Powerful Pharaohs
Quiz about Powerful Pharaohs

Powerful Pharaohs Trivia Quiz


How well do you know the Egyptian pharaohs? Play this quiz and find out...

A multiple-choice quiz by Fangy_Junes. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Fangy_Junes
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
365,675
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
391
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Question 1 of 10
1. In around 3150 BC, Narmer ruled Egypt. What does his name mean? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which pharaoh ruled from 2668-2649 BC, and has a name which means 'Holy one'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The pharaoh Khufu is well known for building what? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Pepi II became pharaoh at what age? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Mentuhotep I ruled after Pepi II. He dealt with rebels by killing them, which lead to the invention of the world's first war cemetery.


Question 6 of 10
6. Senusret III despised which of the following people? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was Akhenaten's queen? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Hatshepsut was different from most pharaohs. Why is that? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who is the step-son of Hatshepsut, who took the throne after she died? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which Pharaoh stole treasures from other countries to make Egypt rich? Hint



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1. In around 3150 BC, Narmer ruled Egypt. What does his name mean?

Answer: The striking catfish

Many people believe that Narmer became the pharaoh because he was extremely harsh and cruel. There are pictures that show him severely punishing prisoners and of his enemies lying on the ground, headless!
2. Which pharaoh ruled from 2668-2649 BC, and has a name which means 'Holy one'?

Answer: Djoser

Djoser built the first of the great pyramids, and he was king of South and North Egypt. When he died, his body was buried in the North, and his innards were stored in the South, in canopic jars.
3. The pharaoh Khufu is well known for building what?

Answer: The Great Pyramid of Giza

Great Sphinx of Giza- A monument that is part lion and part pharaoh built by Khufu's son, Khafra.
Abu Simbel Temples - Two huge rock temples. One temple was for Ramesses the Great, and the other was for his wife Nefertari.
Karnak - A famous Egyptian landmark full of broken down temples, pylons and chapels.
The Great Pyramid of Giza - The largest pyramid in Giza and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Khufu ruled from 2589-2566 BC. His name means, 'He protects me'.
4. Pepi II became pharaoh at what age?

Answer: 6

Most people agree that Pepi II ruled Egypt when he was just six years old! However, nobody really knows how long he ruled for, but some experts say that he ruled from 2278-2184 BC. When Pepi II died, many princes fought to be pharaoh.
5. Mentuhotep I ruled after Pepi II. He dealt with rebels by killing them, which lead to the invention of the world's first war cemetery.

Answer: True

Yes, indeed. So many people were killed in Mentuhotep's battles that large cemeteries had to be made to bury all those who died fighting. Mentuhotep I reigned from 2060-2010 BC. His name means 'The god of war is satisfied'.
6. Senusret III despised which of the following people?

Answer: Nubians

Just South of Egypt was a place called Nubia. The Nubians liked to attack Egypt and steal their treasures. Senusret III made life a 'living hell' for them.

Senusret III ruled from 1870-1831 BC. His name means 'Man of goddess Worset'.
7. Who was Akhenaten's queen?

Answer: Nefertiti

Nefertiti was indeed the wife of Akhenaten, who ruled from 1353-1336 BC. Nefertiti is particularly famous thanks to a bust that was made of her. It is one of the most duplicated pieces of art and it is displayed in Berlin's Neues Museum.

Akhenaten is noted for abandoning the orthodox worship traditions by worshipping only one god, Aten, the sun disc. He ruled with his wife Nefertiti at what was probably the wealthiest and most proseprous period in Ancient Egypt.
8. Hatshepsut was different from most pharaohs. Why is that?

Answer: Hatshepsut was a woman

Hatshepsut was indeed a woman. She ruled from 1479BC-1457BC and her name means 'distinguished woman'. Her nephew/step-son* was supposed to rule, but he was too young. So Hatshepsut dressed as a man and took the throne.

* - Hatshepsut married her own brother.
9. Who is the step-son of Hatshepsut, who took the throne after she died?

Answer: Tuthmosis III

Tuthmosis III ruled from 1479-1425 BC. His name means 'born of the God Thoth'. He loved to kill animals, especially elephants, for their ivory tusks. When he became pharaoh, he tried to remove Hatshepsut's name from every carving.
10. Which Pharaoh stole treasures from other countries to make Egypt rich?

Answer: Ramesses II

Ramesses II invaded other countries and bring back their treasures to Egypt. He ruled from 1279-1212 BC and his name means 'Re has finished him'. He is also known as Ramesses II the Great.

He is often cited as the greatest pharaoh in Ancient Eyptian history. As a military leader, he led his army into many battles and made peace with Egypt's enemies, the Hittites. He also built many monuments and protected Egypt's borders. Ramesses II was also notorious for his 8 wives and for having over 100 children.
Source: Author Fangy_Junes

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