Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P1-5) - AK

1. Which country is a setting for this novel? (P1)

China
Egypt
India
Spain
England
2. What had disturbed Hatchepsut’s afternoon nap? (P1)
The sunlight
A bird singing
Hatchepsut’s alarm clock
A great roar
A loud horn
3. Why did most Egyptians sleep in the afternoon? (P1)
To dream
To rest up for dinner
To escape the strong heat of the sun
To escape the hardships of life
It was a law
4. What was interesting about Hatchepsut’s choice in clothing? (p1)
She wore rubies and diamonds at such a young age.
She loved to play dress up, so she was always in costume.
She wore boys clothing.
She only wore pajamas
She only wore gold dresses
5. What types of activities took place within the palace walls for children? (P1)
They lived with their nurses
They attended school
They played
All of the above
No children lived in the palace.
6. Who was Hatchepsut’s father? (P1)
King Thutmose V
King Tutankhamun
King Ramses II
King Ahmose
King Thutmose I
7. Who was Hatchepsut’s mother? (P1)
Queen Nefertiti
Queen Thutmose I
Queen Isis
Queen Anubis
Queen Ahmose
8. How old is Hatchepsut? (P1)
10 years old
15 years old
12 years old
13 years old
11 years olds
9. Where are Hatchepsut’s brothers and sister? (P1)
Away at camp
Away at school
They passed away
On vacation
In the palace
10. Where had Hatchepsut ventured off to? (P2)
To school
The wonderful garden at the back of the palace.
To her music lesson
The crowded market place
None of the above
11. What did Hatchepsut haggle for? (P2)
A bow for her hair
A bow and arrow
A bowl
A brand new necklace
A new bag
12. What has Hatchepsut planned on doing with her new purchase? (P2)
She was going to go hunting
She bought it for her mother for her birthday
She was going to wear her new bag to walk along the Nile River
She was going to share it with her siblings.
She was going to wear her new necklace to the ball
13. What is one characteristic of the king? (P2)
He’s tall
He’s a red head
He’s handsome
He’s ugly
He’ short
14. Why will Hatchepsut have to shave her head when she becomes and adult? (P2)
To be different
To keep her head cool when she wears her woolen wig.
To attract attention
She doesn’t like her long hair
Because that was the fashionable way women wore their hair in Egypt.
15. Who is the nurse? (P3)
Annette
 Annie
Ines
Anna
Inet
16. How would one describe the relationship between King Thutmose (King Tut) and his daughter
Hatchepsut? (p3)
It was a relationship based on respect only
He was a strict father based on firm guiding
It was a loving relationship based on trust and mutual respect
17. What does the nurse tell Hatchepsut woke her up? (P3)
She doesn’t tell her anything, because she doesn’t know.
A musician
A new animal for the royal zoo
A monkey
A tiger
18. Her father added an animal to the royal zoo. What was this animal which roaring sound disturbed
Hatchepsut’s sleep? (p4)
Elephants
Wolf
Hippopotamus
Camel
Lions
19. Why did the King have a Zoo? (p4)
To attract people
It was to display the King’s wealth and power
He liked animals
It was to entertain Hatchepsut and the children at the castle
20. Why would the royal gardens wither away? (P4)
If Hatchepsut didn’t play there, it would wither away.
If it wasn’t maintained and watered regularly.
It was on unstable ground.
It would wither away at the sight of the sun.
None of the above
21. How were the gardens shaded? (P4)
There was no shade in the garden.
By palms
The garden was covered in shade, but nobody knew why or how.
By monkeys holding umbrellas
By umbrellas
22. What animal was brought to the royal zoo? (P4)
A hippopotamus
A horse
A camel
A bear
 A tiger
23. How were the fans ‘powered’ (How did they work?) (P4)
By slaves
By electricity
By animals
By solar energy
Both B and C
24. What was the capital of Egypt? (P4)
Alexandria
Cairo
Maadi
Thebes
Nasr City
25. Hatchepsut ancestors had moved the capital from ___________ to the east bank of the great ________
to be closer to vital trade routes. (p5)
Nile River - Thebes
Memphis - Nile River
Nile River - Memphis
26. Hatchepsut Loved ……………., the capital of Egypt. (Fill in the blanks) (P4-5)
Thebes
Nubia
Karnak
Deir el-Bahri
Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P6-10) - AK
1. Whose story does Hatchepsut ask her father to tell her?
a. Her grandfather's
b. Her grandmother's
c. Her father's
d. Her mother's
e. Nobody in particular, Just the story of the ancient world.
2. Who is Amenhotep?
a. Hatchepsut’s brother
b. Hatchepsut’s s sister
c. Hatchepsut’s grandfather
d. Hatchepsut’s great aunt
e. Hatchepsut’s best friend
3. On whose side of the family is Amenhotep from?
a. Hatchepsut’s mother's side
b. Hatchepsut’s father's side
c. Hatchepsut’s great uncle's side
d. They are not actually related.
e. None of the above
4. Where had the foreign invaders come from?
a. Western lands
b. Northern lands
c. Eastern lands
d. Southern lands
e. It doesn't say
5. Where are the Theban rulers ruling from (geographically)
a. The north
b. The south
c. The east
d. The west
e. Northeast
6. Who were the first people in Egypt to use the horse and chariot.
a. The Thebans
b. The Hyksos
c. The royals
d. The Greeks
e. The Atexandrians
7. Who uses bronze toots.?
a. Craftsmen
b. Farmers
c. Royaity
d. Both A and B
e. None of the above
8. What does maat mean?
a. The relationship between the king and his daughter.
b. The relationship between the King and the Queen.
c. The relationship between the king and the visible world.
d. The relationship between the king and the people who work for him in the palace.
e. It doesn't say.
9. When the Hyksos were ruling, what did not exist?
a. Meetings
b. Mice
c. Maat
d. Matt
e. Mate
10. What did Amenhotep and his fathers do for Egypt'?
a. They united it.
b. They ruined it.
c. They stole from the lands.
d. They worked hard to become the richest people in Egypt.
e. All of the above
11. What is the Pantheon?
a. Gods and goddesses that controlled traffic.
b. Gods and goddesses that controlled people's destinies
c. Gods and goddesses that controlled the trading
d. Gods and goddesses that controlled the Nile River.
e. Gods and goddesses that controlled the royal family.
12. Why had Thutmose I become the king?
a. Because Amenhotep was dead.
b. Because he married Ahmose.
c. Because Amenhotep was getting old.
d. Because he killed the previous ruler.
e. Both B and C
13. why hadn't Queen Ahmose become the ruler?
a. Because she was too young
b. Because she was a woman
c. Because she was not clever enough
d. Because she was not beautiful enough
e. Because she didn't want the responsibility.
l4. Why does Thutmose I call his daughter his “little prince”?
a. Because she looks like a little boy.
b. Because she is not an attractive young lady.
c. Because she would make a just and fine pharaoh.
d. Because she likes to act like a little boy
e. Both A and C
15. Who thinks that Hatchepsut acts like a boy?
a. Everyone
b. Her nurse
c. Her father
d. Her mother
e. Her friends
16. What does Hatchepsut dream of?
a. Being king
b. Being a kid forever
c. Being a beautiful girl
d. To be more like a girl
e. Making everyone every one adore her
17. What do they Egyptians write on
a. Paper
b. Papyrus
c. Papyus
d. Poppy
e. Pappy
18. What subjects did Hatchepsut study daily?
a. Astronomy and history
b. Writing
c. Science
d. Arithmetic.
e. All of the above
19. What was Hatchepsut's favorite subject?
a. English
b. Arabic
c. Math
d. History
e. Astronomy
20. Who is Ineni?
a. An architect
b. A royal tutor
c. A slave
d. A shepherd
e. An engineer

Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P11-15)

1. Who was Amun? (P11)

The state god of Athens
The state god of Luxor
The state god of Thebes
The state god of Aswan
The state god of Egypt
2. What was Thutmose believed to be? (P11)
The worst ruler of all time
All of the above
The head god in charge
The best ruler of all time
The son of Amun
3. Why was Thutmose’s role as king twofold? (P11)
Because he rules two areas.
Because he had two children.
Because he was both mortal and divine.
Because he had two-faces;people couldn’t trust him.
Both A and D
4. What is the name of the temple in Thebes dedicated to Amun? (P11)
The Maat
The Hatchepsut’s Temple
The Thutmose Temple
The Karnak
The Theban Temple
5. What are the two head chief ministers in charge of? (P11)
To plan for Hatchepsut’s birthday celebration.
Explaining to Thutmose how both North and South Egypt are getting on.
To settle disputes within the palace walls.
Discussing plans to expand The Karnak temple.
Both C and D
6. What do Thutmose and Amenhotep have in common according to Hatchepsut? (P12)
They were both great warriors.
They were both wise kings.
They were both handsome men.
They were both tall men.
Both A and B
7. Where does Thutmose excel? (P12)
Protecting Egypt’s frontiers
Being a great father
Protecting Egypt’s borders
Beings a great swimmer
Both A and C
8. Where does the queen live? (P12)
With her family in Karnak.
In a pyramid Thutmose built for her.
In a palace; in another district of Egypt.
In a household next to the palace.
None of the above
9. What were the servants dabbing on the queen as she laid on her soft mattress of silk? (P12)
Scented creams
Scented wax
Scented snakes
Scented flowers
Scented oils
10. What covered the queen’s chambers? (P12)
Ivory bowls filled with fruit
Ivory bowls filled with flowers
Ivory bowls
Ivory bowl filled with snakes
Both A and B
11. Why did Hatchepsut look at her mother skeptically? (P12)
Because she thought she looked beautiful.
Because she couldn’t understand why she was living so far away.
Because she wouldn’t let her play outside.
Because she loves her mother.
Because she looked pale, and her hands were shaking.
12. What does the queen drink from? (P12)
A chalice covered in rubies.
An ivory bowl covered in sapphires.
A glass bowl covered in diamonds.
None of the above
An ivory chalice.
13. Why had the queens health declined? (P13)
She had food poisoning.
She works too hard as queen.
She had no desire to live anymore.
She was never a healthy woman.
She was devastated by the death of her three other children.
14. What special journey are Hatchepsut and her parents going on? (P13)
They are going to pick Hatchepsut’s burial place.
They are simply going for a cruise on the Nile.
They are going to pick Thutmose’s burial place.
They are going to pick Ahmose’s burial place.
To find new lands to add to Egypt’s rule.
15. Why did Thutmose, Hatchepsut and his followers making a special journey up the Nile River? (p13)
They intended to look for a new place to build their own temple
They intended to find a suitable hidden place to build a tomb
They intended to find a suitable place to build a new castle
16. Why were objects buried with the king? (P13)
So they tomb will be fit for a king.
Because they would need certain items in the afterlife.
To keep him company in the tomb.
Because kings loved to be surrounded by gold and expensive luxuries.
Both C and D
17. Why did they have to keep the journey a secret? (P14)
Because people would be jealous.
Because they don’t want anyone to know that Ahmose is dying.
Because they don’t ever want people to know the location of the tomb.
Because thieves would steal all the precious treasures.
Because they don’t want anyone to know that Thutmose is dying.
18. What were temporary mud-brick buildings? (P14)
Only palaces.
Mooring palaces, located along the Nile.
Only housing for the poor.
All the building in Egypt at the time.
None of the above
19. What was Deir el Medina? (P14)
A village of craftsmen
The location of Thutmose’s tomb.
A city outside of Egypt
A village of workers
Both C and D
20. Who lived in Deir el Medina? (P14)
The people of Karnak
The men and women of Egypt who work along the Nile.
Only royalty
Only the really poor
The men who worked on The Valley of the Kings.
21. Who is Re? (P15)
The god of upper Egypt
The god of love
The moon god
The god of lower Egypt
The sun god
22. Based on what did Thutmose chose his burial spot? (P15)
An area where the rocks reached almost to Re
An area where the rocks had not been touched
A good omen
Rocks that formed the shape of a triangle
All of the above
 Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P16-21)

1. Fill in the spaces (p16):

Hatchepsut’s parents said she could not become a pharaoh. She had to marry __________ who was her
_________ and then she would become the _________.
Senmut, advisor, Advisor Wife
Thutmose II, half brother, Great Royal Wife
Thutmose II, cousin, King's Chief Administrator

2. What questions does Hatchepsut ask her father at the start of chapter 3? (P16)
If she will be allowed to travel all over Egypt as an adult.
If she will take the throne when he passes away.
If her mother will be the next ruler of Egypt
When she will have a birthday party.
When she will receive her special gift.
3. How old is Hatchepsut now? (P16)
12 years old
10 years old
13 years old
14 years old
15 years old
4. What does Egypt not allow for traditionally? (P16)
An old king
A young king
A female pharaoh
An ill king
An evil ruler
5. Who is Thutmose II? (P16)
Hatchepsut’s half-brother
Hatchepsut’s half-sister
Hatchepsut’s father
Hatchepsut’s best friend
Hatchepsut’s uncle
6. What solution does the king give Hatchepsut? (P16)
To marry her half-brother
To become a great Royal Wife
To forget about ever holding a position of power
To ask the gods to allow her to succeed him.
Both A and B
7. What practice was customary for Egypt’s royal families? (P17)
Being unjust
To rule over all the lands
Praying
Marrying within the family
Being rude
8. Who was Senmut? (P17)
Hatchepsut’s friend
Hatchepsut’s tutor
A court official
A close family friend
Hatchepsut’s future husband
9. What had Senmut’s positions been in the royal household? (P18)
Senmut had been in the royal army, then an accountant, and finally a tutor in the royal school
Senmut had been in the royal army, then a guard for the king, and finally a tutor for Hatchepsut
Senmut had been in the royal army, then an advisor, and finally as a guard for Queen Ahmose
10. What was Senmut planning for Hatchepsut? (p18)
He wanted her to rule the Army
He wanted her to rule Egypt
He wanted her to be an advisor
11. How did Hatchepsut impress her father and Senmut? (P18)
She was intelligent and successful in learning
She exhibited natural leadership skills and was an excellent organizer and administrator.
She was strong and brave to lead the army
12. What did Senmut admire about Hatchepsut? (P18)
Her hair
Her thirst for knowledge
Her kindness
Her appearance
Her intelligence/abilities
13. Why was Thutmose delighted with his daughter? (P18)
She excelled in the role of administrator.
She excelled in the role of organizer.
Both A and B
She excelled in her studies.
She excelled in sports.
14. What skills does Hatchepsut exhibit naturally? (P18)
Singing
Memorizing
Dancing
Leadership
Reading
15. Why does Semnut believe his ideas are radical? (P18)
Because a woman could not be the ruler of Egypt.
Because he could never say out loud that he hates Hatchepsut.
Because he is not able to erect statues.
Because he has no right to discuss royal matters.
All of the above
16. Where is there a great deal of unrest? (P19)
Cairo
Nubia
It doesn’t say.
Luxor
Aswan
17. Who colonized the “vast, gold-producing colony? (P19)
Ahmose
Hatchepsut’s grandfather
Senmut
Hatchepsut
Thutmose
18. When do rebellions often arise? (P19)
During famine
During the plague
During transitions of power
During the winter months
During a revolution
19. When Hatchepsut marries Thutmose II, what will her title be? (P19)
Queen of Egypt
Queen consort
Queen Hatchepsut
Queen of the Nile
Ruler of the land
20. How was Senmut confusing Hatchepsut? (P20)
By telling her that being Thutmose II’s wife is a waste of her talents.
By making her re-think wanting to become a pharaoh.
By implying she was not suited for the role already chosen for her.
Both B and C.
None of the above
21. When did Thutmose I pass away? (P20)
At the end of the week
At the beginning of the month
At the beginning of the summer
At the end of the month
In the middle of the holy month.
22. What was the traditional manner in which people mourned the dead? (P21)
Praying and crying
Fasting and praying
Fasting and sleeping
Praying and celebrating their lives with a party.
Fasting and crying
23. Where I Thutmose I going to be buried with his personal items? (P21)
The Valley of the Dead
The Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Queens
The Fertile Crescent
The Nile Valley
24. What was the traditional mourning attire? (P21)
Wearing all red
Wearing all black
Wearing a lot of gold and precious jewels.
Wearing the dead person’s favorite color.
Wearing all white

Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P22-27)

1. Where were Hatchepsut and Thutmose II married? (p22)

They were married in the temple of Deir el-Bahri
They were married in the castle
They were married in the Temple of Amun
2. What “loomed” over Thutmose’s coffin? (P22)
Silver statue of Thutmose
Silver statue of Amun
Gold statue of Thutmose
Gold statue of Amun
None of the above
3. What promises has Hatchepsut made to her father? (P22)
To ensure his name is never sullied
Make offerings worthy of his greatness
To act as he would have wished
To visit him often
All of the above
4. Where had the servants applied ornate henna designs? (P22)
Hatchepsut’s hands and feet
Outside Amun’s temple
Both A and B
On Hatchepsut’s head
Both A and D
5. Thutmose II’s was _____? (P22)
Tall and strong
Frail and slender
Short
Curly hair and protruding teeth
Both B and D
6. What was all of this preparation for? (P22-23)
Hatchepsut’s wedding to Thutmose II
Nothing; she enjoyed looking good at all times
A ball in honor of her father’s death
Her father’s death
Hatchepsut’s birthday
7. After the ceremony was over, why did Hatchepsut and Thutmose II go to Thebes? (P23)
To collect their wedding presents
To go on their honeymoon
To visit her father’s tomb
To greet the people
To attend their wedding party
8. Who rose early and took lengthy baths in Alabaster tubs? (P23)
Hatchepsut
All Egyptians
Egyptians slaves
Only Egyptian Royalty
All Egyptians of power
9. Hatchepsut had very few ____? (P23)
Duties
Opinions
Clothes
Shoes
Friends
10. Hatchepsut’s new husband is not interested in ____? (P23)
Bathing
Listening to her perspective on affairs
Important affairs of the state
None of the above
Both A and C
11. Where did Hatchepsut live? P(23)
In Persia
In an estate in Thebes
In Babylonia
In Eshnunna
In and estate in Ethiopia
12. How long have Hatchepsut and Thutmose been married at this point? (P24)
3 years
9 months
1 year
6 months
5 years
13. What news does Hatchepsut give Thutmose II as she “blushed and lowered her head? (P24)
She is ill
She is moving
She is pregnant
She is dying
She is unhappy
14. What does her husband want advice about? (P24)
His father’s death
His health
The conditions in Nubia
The name of their first child
None of the above
15. What is happening in Nubia? (P24)
There is a drought
There is no drinking water
There is a famine
Rebels are causing trouble
Both C and D
16. What advice does Hatchepsut give her husband? (P25)
To take action immediately
That he should lead the army himself
To show that he is a fearless and capable leader
All of the above
Both A and C
17. Why did Thutmose not attend the campaign? (P25)
He didn’t want to die and leave his unborn child alone without a father
Hatchepsut told him not to
He was afraid of getting hurt
His weak health
He didn’t think it was necessary to attend.
18. Why was Hatchepsut sad, despite having crushed the rebellion? (P25)
Because her husband was ill
Because her baby was stillborn
Because her husband was injured
Because she wanted to fight
All of the above
19. Despite this sadness, a new child was born. What was the name of this child? (P25)
Nefertari
Neferarai
Neferure
Nefertiti
Neferturi
20. What was the name of Hatchepsut’s first daughter? (p25)
Hatchepsut II
Neferure
Ahmose II
21. How many children does Hatchepsut have at the start of chapter four? (P26)
Three
None; they all passed away
Four
Two
One
22. Who does Neferure take after according Senmut? (P26)
Hatchepsut
Thutmose
Ahmose
Thutmose II
None of the above
23. What did Neferure do that made Hatchepsut smile? (P26)
She was playing games with her sister and her tutor.
She was trying to finish her lessons.
She was caught when escaping the palace to catch a bird in the desert.
She was trying to make fun of her younger sister.
All of the above.
24. What was the Queen's party? (P27)
Servants apply ornate henna designs to her hands and feet.
Celebrations for the settlement of Hatchepsut and Thotmose II
People who would publicly support Hatchepsut in all she did.
Preparations for the war.
Both B and D.
25. By Hatchepsut’s actions she has proven to be____? (P27)
A strong minded leader
An unfair judge
A weak minded person
Better suited to leading than Thutmose
Both A and D

Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P28-33)

1. Who was the heir apparent? (P27-28)

The son of Isis
Thutmose
Both A and B
Both A and E
Osiris
2. Why does the heir apparent need a coregent? (P28)
Because Hatchepsut ordered him to have one.
Because he is an ill child
Because people don’t trust his opinions
Because he is not very bright
Because he is only 6 years old
3. What was Senmut suggesting to the queen? (p29)
To act as Thutmose III's regent
He wanted her to proclaim herself as the Pharaoh
To make Thutmose III the ruler of Egypt

4. How are Thutmose III and Hatchepsut related? (P29)

He is her brother
He is her uncle
He is her stepson
He is her son
He is her father’s step son

5. What did Sobeknofru do that was so special? (P29)

She was still regarded as queen, but ruled Egypt
She was the first female pharaoh of Egypt
She took the throne after her husband’s death
She took her own life
Both A and D

6. What new title does Senmut receive? (P29)

Chief steward of Amun
Chief steward of Hatchepsut
Chief steward of Luxor
Chief steward of Egypt
Chief steward of Giza

7. What jobs did this position require? (P29)

Important religious functions
Important ceremonies
Important political functions
Important documents to draw up
Both A and C

8. What needs to be found for Neferure? (P29)

A new tutor
A new title
A new school
A new father
A new dress
9. How long had Thutmose been king? (P30)
Only 10 years
Only 6 years
Only a few months
Only a few years
Only a few weeks
10. What covered the king’s skin? (P30)
Blisters
Oozing lesions
Oozing warts
Burns
None of the above
11. Hatchepsut’s husband King Thutmose II died from ______. (p30)
Chicken pox
An accident
Natural causes
A tropical fever
He got shot
12. When King Thutmose II died, who did he designate as his successor? (p30)
His wife, Hatchepsut
His daughter, Neferure
His son, Thutmose III
13. What did King Thutmose II ask Hatchepsut to do for his son Thutmuose III? (p30)
He asked Hatchepsut to act as Thutmose III’s regent.
He asked Hatchepsut to be the pharaoh
He asked Hatchepsut to train Thutmose III as a soldier.
14. Who was at the king’s bedside ready to take down the king’s dying words? (P30)
Hatchepsut
A royal squire
The royal scribe
A famous writer
A servant
15. What was the dying king’s final wish? (P30)
To have Hatchepsut take the throne
To have Neferure marry Thutmose (his son)
To have Thutmose take the throne after he dies
All of the above
Both B and C
16. Who will serve as the young future king’s regent? (P30)
A seer
Hatchepsut
Senmut
A politician and a famous historian
The royal scribe
17. Where was Thutmose III’s coronation held? (P30)
Thutmose palace
Along the Nile River
Valley of the Kings
Amun temple
Amun palace
18. What did Thutmose III look like? (30-31)
All answers are correct
Large forehead
Frail
Protruding teeth
Slender
19. Although Thutmose III was very much like his father, what did he not inherit from his father? (P31)
His eye color
His mustache
His intelligence
His height
His frail constitution
20. Hatchepsut believed that Thutmose III held himself regally during the coronation, showing ____ and
____ beyond his years? (P31)
Maturity and confidence
Intelligence and grandeur
Strength and confidence
Grandeur and maturity
Maturity and strength
21. Where did Thutmose III learn all that a young king needed to know? (P31)
Luxor
Karnak
Delta
Nile valley
Petra
22. Although Hatchepsut has proved herself to be an excellent leader, why were people still afraid to allow
a woman to take the title of pharaoh? (P31)
They didn’t want to go against the dead king’s wishes
They didn’t believe a woman could do a good job
They didn’t want to disturb maat
Both C and B
None of the above
23. How does Senmut believe Hatchepsut can become pharaoh? (P33)
To tell everyone that Amun himself chose Hatchepsut to be king
To tell people that Hatchepsut’s father wanted her to take the throne
She was born to a human queen and the son of a god
All of the above
Senmut does not believe Hatchepsut could be pharaoh
24. What did Senmut instruct Hatchepsut to avow publicly to claim the throne? (p32)
To make a public declaration that Amun had chosen her as his heir.
To make a public declaration that her husband had chosen her as his heir.
To make a public declaration that her father had chosen her as his heir
Both A and c.
25. What were the benefits if Hatchepsut became pharaoh? (p32)
People will have more support
Order and prosperity would flow from her leadership
The war around them will not exist
26. What was the threat that Senmut could see in the future? (p33)
Thutmose III and his mother, Isis
Egypt's people
Priests of Amun
27. Who is feeling threatened by Hatchepsut’s rise to power? (P33)
Senmut
Thutmose III
Neferure
Isis
Iris

Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P34-39)

1. Why did Hatchepsut go to Amun? (P34)

Because she didn’t know what to do
Because it was prayer time
Because she needed to ask a question
Both A and C
Because she was called for a meeting
2. What is a ‘scribe’? (p34)
A scribe is someone who has the job of making a judgment in court
scribe is someone who has the job of writing down what happens in court
scribe is someone who has the job of informing the king about what happens in court
3. What filled the prayer chamber that made the room hazy? (P34)
Fog
Ash
Rain
Fire
Incense
4. What does Amun ‘tell’ Hatchepsut? (P34)
“Go, become the king of Egypt”
“Go away”
“Go, my daughter, leave me now”
“Go, my daughter, king of Egypt”
“Go, my daughter, queen of Egypt”
5. When Hatchepsut went back to the palace who did she summon? (P34)
Senmut
The royal scribes
Important members of court
All of the above
Her children

6. What does Senmut suggest they prepare for? (P35)

Hatchepsut’s wedding
Hatchepsut’s coronation
Hatchepsut’s dinner party
Hatchepsut’s anniversary
Hatchepsut’s birthday

7. How will Hatchepsut be referred to in documents? (P35)

Queen
As Hatchepsut queen of Egypt
As Hatchepsut of Egypt
Pharaoh
8. To whom did Hatchepsut dedicate the obelisks in her speech during her erection ? (P35)
To Thutmose III
To Neferure
To Amun
To Senmut
All of the above.

9. How did they manage to “silence any critics”? (P35)

Drew up a decree
Stressed on Hatchepsut’s royal lineage
They had the full support of the priests of Amun
Explained her meeting with Amun
All of the above

10. What did Hatchepsut wear to the coronation? (P35)

A dress made of pure gold
A beautiful dress
Men’s clothing
A traditional red robe
A traditional white robe

11. What did Hatchepsut have to wear if she were to be a pharaoh? (p35)
A tiara
A beard
A mask
12. Why does Senmut tell Hatchepsut to dress in that manner? (P36)
To show the people that she looks like Amun
To show the people that she looks like her father
To pretend she was a man
Both B and C
To show a clear difference between her old position and her new one
13. Who is Hatchepsut told to “reward handsomely”? (P36)
Amun
Senmut
Her heirs
Loyal supporters
Neferure
14. Who must be “groomed” for the throne? (P36)
Scribes
Senmut
Hatchepsut
Loyal Supporters
Neferure
15. Who will be queen of Egypt? (P36)
Senmut
Ahmose
Neferure
Hatchepsut
Hatchepsut’s mom
16. Why does Senmut assume that the poor and uneducated Egyptian people will accept the new
Hatchepsut? (P36)
Because they will be happy to see a woman rule
Because they will be happy as long as the country continues to do well
Because they will not know the difference between the old and new Hatchepsut
All of the above
None of the above
17. What does Senmut suggest should be done with Hatchepsut’s stepson? (P37)
He should be made royal scribe
He should be banished
He should be made co-regent
He should be killed
Both B and D
18. Why does Senmut suggest this? (answer to question 17) (P37)
Because he always wanted to kill the young boy
Because he wants to keep him happy
Because he will rise up and challenge Hatchepsut’s authority in the future.
Because he wants him to rule in the future
Because he is a strong force
19. Why did Hatchepsut wear a “double crown”? (P37)
To symbolize her being a man and a woman
To symbolize her relationship with Amun
To symbolize lower and upper Egypt
To symbolize her relationship with her father
To symbolize her two faces

20. Why is “the boy” sitting behind the two pharaoh’s daughters? (P37)
To show that his position was lower than that of the girls
To show that those are the people closest to her heart
To show that his position is a lot higher than that of the girls
“The boy” chose to sit there.
To show that her family is young strong and vibrant

21. Why didn’t Thutmose understand what his stepmother had done to him? (P37)
It’s not that he didn’t understand, but that he didn’t care
He only pretended not to understand because he was already planning his revenge
Because he was too old
Because he was too young
Both C and D

22. What did Hatchepsut say she would do to Thutmose III? (P37)
She would challenge him
She would watch him carefully.
She would send him away.
She would kill him
She would consider banishing him

23. What is the granite being used to construct? (P38)

A throne
A palace
A tomb
Obelisks
A statue
24. What did Hatchepsut want built to celebrate her 15 years of rule? (p38)
A new bigger castle for herself
Two pillars to flank the main entrance of the Amun temple at Karnak
A big temple with her name on it
25. Hatchepsut wanted the monument/s to be made in time for what occasion? (P38)
Neferure’s birthday
Senmut’s birthday
Her coronation
Her feast
Her birthday
26. Where would the giant obelisks stand once they were finished? (P38)
In Lower Egypt
In Karnak
In Aswan
In Sudan
None of the above.
27. What material would be used to construct the obelisks? (P38)
Graphite
Granite
Iron
Basalt
Mud

Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P40-45)

1. What color were the obelisks? (P40)

Rose
Silver
Gold
Blue
Red
2. Who were the monuments a tribute to? (P40)
Senmut
Hatchepsut’s father
Amun
Hatchepsut’s late husband
Hatchepsut
3. What did Senmut suggest to Hatchepsut’s for the design of the pillars? (p41)
Gild only the tips of the pillars with gold
Gild the entire shafts with a mixture of gold and silver
Gild only the tips of the pillars with a mixture of gold and silver
4. Where were the obelisks to be erected? (P40)
East side of the Nile
West side of the Nile
Karnak
Aswan
Luxor
5. The obelisks will be “adorned with carved tributes to great kings of the past” and would also be overlaid
in _____? (P40)
Bronze
Platinum
Pearls
Gold
Rubies
6. What was the most arduous task of all? (P41)
Transporting Hatchepsut to her destination
Both A and C
Keeping Hatchepsut happy
Transporting the two pillars to the Amun temple
Keeping the Egyptian people content
7. Who followed behind the slaves and soldiers pulling and straining the pillars? (P41)
Priests
Courtiers
Important officials
All of the above
Carts
8. What does Senmut tell Hatchepsut to do about the obelisks? (P41)
Not to cover them in solid gold
To cover only the tops in gold
To use a combination of gold and silver
All of the above
Both A and C
9. Where did most obelisks go and where did Hatchepsut want to have them placed? (P42)
Outside in a garden; inside next to the library
Inside religious buildings; outside her palace
Outside of a church; inside her palace
Outside religious buildings; inside Amun Temple
Outside palaces; inside her temple
10. Who chose the inscriptions on the obelisks? (P42)
Amun
Neferure
Senmut
Ahmose
Hatchepsut
11. Why was it important to choose the inscriptions carefully? (P42)
Both A and B
Because people would judge her power as a leader if they were not good
Because they were meant to last until the end of time
None of the above
Because they were important testaments
12. Who attended the erection of the obelisks? (P42)
Thutmose III
Isis
Influential people of Egypt
All of the above
None of the above
13. Who said “I cannot believe we are sitting in the back row!” (P42)
Neferure
Senmut
Thutmose III
Hatchepsut
Isis
14. How old is Thutmose III now? (P42)
26
10
13
20
11
15. Why is Isis so angry? (P43)
She is jealous
She believes her son is the son of Thutmose II
She believes her son should rule Egypt
She believes that Hatchepsut stole her position from Thutmose III
All of the above
16. Who says: “One day you will rise to power and claim what is yours and yours alone” (P44)
Hatchepsut
Senmut
Neferure
Isis
Thutmose III
17. What is Hatchepsut planning to build next? (P44)
Another temple to Amun
More obelisks
Her palace
Her entombment temple
A palace for her children
18. Who wants to take over the planning and building of Hatchepsut’s tomb? (P44)
Thutmose III
Hatchepsut
Senmut
Isis
Hatchepsut’s slave
19. What did Hatchepsut give Senmut in ample supply? (P45)
Money
Man power
Love
Books
Both A and B
20. What place was chosen for Hatchepsut’s tomb? (P45)
On top of a pyramid
On top of a mountain
On the cliff face
On the side of the Nile
In place of Amun’s temple
21. Why was Hatchepsut “overwhelmed”? (P45-46)
Because she was so amazed by Senmut’s drawings
Because she was so amazed by Senmut’s efforts
Because she was so amazed at how amazing and one of a kind her tomb will be
All of the above
None of the above

Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P45-51)

1. What was Hatchepsut pleased with? (P46)

Her temple
Her new crown
Her palace
Her new outfits
Her statue

2. What were the “six foot long interlocking sandstone bricks” used for? (P46)
To build a huge wall
To build a new wing in the palace
To build a huge statue
None of the above
To build a new royal boat

3. How long did it take to add the sandstone bricks to the cliff wall? (P46)
Almost 5 years
Almost 2 months
Almost a week
Almost one year
Almost a month

4. What ceremony took place? (P46)

The ‘stretching of the cord’
The ‘spacing of the cord
The ‘building of the cord’
The ‘skimming of the cord’
The ‘waking of the cord’
5. Who attended the celebrations? (P46)
Court officials
Priests
Dignitaries from Lower Egypt
Dignitaries from Upper Egypt
All of the above
6. Where was Hatchepsut's tomb to be built? (P46)
Diego el-Bahari
Den el-Bahari
Dar el-Bahari
Salam el-Bahari
Deir el-Bahari
7. What was the cord soaked in? (P46)
Blue paint
White paint
Black paint
White powder
Blue powder
8. What was done with the cord? (P46)
It outlined where the foundation lines for the building would be
To make the construction site look fancy
It didn’t have a meaning; it was just tradition
Both A and C
Both B and C
9. What was placed in the four trenches? (P46)
Flowers
Cords
Ox remains and small idols
Fruits, bread, and amulets
Both C and D
10. Why did they place articles in the four trenches? (P47)
Offerings to Ra
Offerings to Hatchepsut’s father
Offerings to Amun
Offerings to Hatchepsut
None of the above
11. Who “simmered with resentment” at the ceremony? (P47)
Thutmose II
Neferure
Thutmose III
Hatchepsut
Senmut
12. What was Thutmose III up to now? (P47)
He is training with the army
He is not doing anything now
He is being taught by his tutors
He is being taught by the priests
He is training with the navy
13. What was Thutmose III skilled with? (P47)
Bows
The chariot
Heavy bronze axes
Spears
All of the above
14. What title and position has Thutmose received due to his skill as a soldier? (P47)
He is in charge of Egypt’s military
He is in charge of Egypt’s economy
He is in charge of Egypt’s navy
Both A and C
Both A and B
15. Hatchepsut knows that her temple will take another ____ years to complete. (fill in the blank) (P47)
1
4
2
5
3
16. How did Thutmose III feel about the temple being build by Hatchepsut? (P47)
He liked the colors she chosen.
He resented her building a temple like that of a pharoah
He wanted her to follow Senmut decisions.
He thought this is all a waste of time, while they need to follow the campaign
Both B and C.
17. What is Senmut “fretting about”? (P47)
He is unhappy with how long the temple is taking to be built
He is worried about Thutmose III and his growing numbers of followers.
He is worried about the economic state of Egypt
All of the above
Both A and B
18. Who did Thutmose III have influence on? (P48)
Senmut and Neferure
The priests and the soldiers
The dignitaries from both upper and lower Egypt.
The court officials.
None of the above.
19. Why was Senmut acting so forcefully when he was speaking to Hatchepsut? (P48)
He was worried about Thutmose III's growing influence.
He wanted her to focus on the construction projects.
He wanted to be proud of her.
He wanted Thutmose III to rule.
He like her way of acting like a pharoah
20. What was Neferure being “groomed for”? (P48)
Becoming a priest
University
Co-regent
Marriage
The throne
21. What is Thutmose III doing in the army? (P49)
Lying to the men about Senmut and his ambitions for Egypt
Nothing
Telling them to rebel against Hatchepsut
Stirring resentment among the soldiers
Telling them that the army must take over Egypt
22. The first year Hatchepsut became pharaoh, where were the uprisings? (P49)
Ethiopia
Nubia
Alexandria
Both A and B
None of the above
23. What would be an “insult” to Hatchepsut’s father’s memory? (P49)
For Thutmose III to head the army
For the temple to take too long to be built
For the armed forces to be idle
That Hatchepsut is the pharaoh
All of the above
24. Why did Hatchepsut not want to start a war? (P50)
Because she was busy building the temple.
Because Thutmose was stirring resentment among the soldiers.
Because maat was prospering.
Because the army was poorly run.
Because she had to campaigns to deal with.
25. Why was Senmut trembling about after his discussion with Hatchepsut about Thutmose and the army?
(P50-51)
He was worried he had questioned how she was dealing with the threat of Thutmose.
He was worried she could kill anyone that displeased her.
He was worried about Thutmose III reaction
All of the above.
Both A and B.
 Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P52-57)
1. How old is Thutmose III now? (P52)
20
26
17
21
18
2. What “marveled” Hatchepsut each time she saw her stepson? (P52)
How terrible he looks in his regalia
How much like his father he has become
How tall he has become
How much hate is in his eyes
How ugly he has become
3. What is Thutmose III “following with interest”? (P52)
Hatchepsut’s plans for war
Hatchepsut’s decisions on Egypt’s plan of attack
The construction of Hatchepsut’s temple
Both A and C
None of the above
4. “The temple is a testament to the _____, vision, and individuality of Hatchepsut”. (Fill in the blank)
(P52)
Health
Wealth
Will
Strength
Money
5. What is Thutmose III having built in Thebes? (P52)
A river
A temple of his own
A city
A statue
A palace of his own
6. What was Thutmose III building? (P52)
A temple
A palace of his own
A statue
A city
Both A and C.
7. What is Thutmose III building in homage to his father? (P52)
An army
A palace
A temple
A city
Both A and C.
8. How long had the temple taken to build? (Deir el-Bahari) (P52)
Over five years
Less than two years
Only one year.
Over seven years
Five years exactly
9. What had Thutmose III “assured his followers” about? (P52)
That when he takes the throne he too will build great things
That he will be king
That he will kill Hatchepsut
That he will kill Senmut
Both A and B
10. How does Thutmose feel about being king someday? (P52)
He didn't want to be a king.
He has a right to be king
He felt miserable for the responsibilities he would take.
He has no right to be a king
None of the above.
11. What does Hatchepsut ask Thutmose III? (P52)
Whether or not she could trust him
Whether he is a loyal subject
If he will try to take the throne from her
Whether he has seen her inscriptions about her divine birth
If he missed his father
12. Why did Hatchepsut also add Thutmose III’s name several times in her inscriptions? (P53)
She didn’t want to completely disregard him
She didn’t want to completely disrespect him
She didn’t want to rub it in his face that he was not king
All of the above
None of the above
13. Why was Thutmose III “seethed with anger”? (P53)
Because Hatchepsut retained all the titles and trappings of a king
Because she only made small efforts to satisfy him
Because she would only invite him to religious ceremonies that happened often; but he still didn’t
have much real power
All of the above
Both A and B
14. Where is there “growing concern” and “reports of unrest”? (P53)
Luxor
Nubia
The Nile River
Alexandria
Aswan
15. How does Thutmose III recommend this situation (question 11) be dealt with? (P53)
To mount a campaign
To re-establish control of the area
Both A and B
To destroy all of Nubia
Both B and D
16. What is different about Thutmose III? (P53)
Nothing
He is wearing a new uniform
He has grown a beard
He has grown out his hair
He has gotten taller
17. What is this a sign of among soldiers? (Answer to question 16) (P53)
Preparation for war
Preparation for marriage
Preparation for a party
Both A and B
All of the above
18. How does Thutmose III offend Hatchepsut? (P54)
By hinting that she might not be doing her job well
By saying that she has got too many things going on and may not have enough time and energy to
know what is going on in every part of Egypt
All of the above
By sitting before he was asked to
Both B and D
19. Complete the quote “ Egypt’s history will not be written in _______” (P54)
Ink
Pencil
Blood
Books
Hate
20. Why does Hatchepsut pray to Amun? (P55)
She asks for forgiveness
She needs a favor
She needs advice on how to deal with Thutmose
She wants her wishes to come true.
Both A and C.
21. What does Hatchepsut say that she has spent much time studying? (P55)
The mathematics book
The future of Egypt
Stories about her family
The Geography of Thebes
The history of Egypt
22. How does Hatchepsut attempt to bring “riches and glory” back to Egypt? (P55)
By giving Senmut more power
By starting a trading mission
By moving to Punt
Going to bring treasure from Punt
Both B and D
23. Where did Hatshepsut want to send an expedition? (p55)
To Punt
To Thebes
To Karnak
24. Why did she think it would help her achieve greatness? (p55)
It will establish her supreme authority
It would bring riches and glory to Egypt
All of the above
25. What was first organized? (P56)
An army brigade
A festival
A naval fleet
A dinner for all the richest subjects in Egypt
A religious ceremony
26. What was the amber-colored tree resin which was so valuable to the Royal Egyptians? (p56)
Acacia
Myrrh
Sycamore
27. What was Punt the land of? (P56)
Gold
Silver
Myrrh
Pearls
Both A and C
28. What did Hatchepsut give Senmut before he left for the mission to Punt? (p57)
A piece of gold with her name engraved on it
A piece of grey-colored granite
A piece of rose-colored granite
A rose-colored goblet
A rose-colored pendant
 Class Reader-Hatchepsut (P58-69)

1. According to Thutmose, Amun spoke to him and said (p61)

“Go Thutmose and serve my people as king.”

“Go Thutmose away from Egypt.”
“Go My son and serve Egyptian people as king.”
“Go My son and leave me now.”
“Go, become a king.”

2. What was the name of the Punt queen?

[-A-] Neferure
[-B-] Nubia
[-C-] Ahmose
[-D-] Ati
[-E-] Cleopatra

3. What do some historians think happened to Hatshepsut after the Punt expedition? (p68)

They think that Senmut had her killed.

They think that Neferure had her killed.
They think that Amun had her killed.
They think that Isis had her killed.
They think that Thutmose had her killed.

4. Who ascended to the throne to rule Egypt after the death of Hatchepsut? (p69)

Thutmose I
Thutmose III
Thutmose II
Hatchepsut II
Ahmose

5. What made it difficult for historians and Egyptologists to reconstruct some parts of Hatchepsut’s life?
(p69)
She was an unjust ruler.
She was a lazy ruler.
She was a not responsible ruler.
She was an able ruler.
She was a weak ruler.

6. What monument has lasted as Hatshepsut’s legacy throughout the ages?

Diego Al Bahri
Den Al Bahri
Deir Al Bahri
Salam Al Bahri
Dar Al Bahri