The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs 10.25.15

How long did the Great Pyramid take to complete?

20 years

How was the White Chapel discovered by archaeologists?

Archaeologists later discovered the pieces of the white chapel in a monument. They were able to put the put the broken pieces together like a giant puzzle to reconstruct the White Chapel.

How were the outside and inside walls of the temple at Dayr al Bhari decorated?

At the entrance were two tall thin monuments called obelisks. The entrance was also graced by 200 sphinx statues. Detailed carvings on the temple portrayed the great voyage to Punt. The carvings showed the valuable things that the pharaoh's traders had brought back to Egypt.

Why was Ramses II called Ramses the Great?

Because he was a fearless soldier. At the age of 10, he was made a captain in the Egyptian army. He had over 100 children.

What were the sculptures at the main entrance of the temple at Abu Simbel?

Four giant statues of seated Ramses framed the entrance to the main temple.

What were some of Khufu's important accomplishments?

He helped establish the pharaoh as a central authority. He kept strict control over Egyptian food supply and declared himself a God.

When did the pharaoh Senusret rule?

He ruled from 1971 to 1926 B.C.E., during the Middle Kingdom.

When did the pharaoh Ramses II rule?

He ruled from about 1290 to 1224 B.C.E., during the New Kingdom.

What kind of ruler was Senusret?

He was a strong and stable leader.

What were Hatshepsut's greatest accomplishments?

Her rise to power. At first she shared power with her male relatives. However, she soon took over as a sole ruler. She strengthened her position in several ways. She filled her government with loyal advisors. She demanded the same respect shown to male rulers.

What kind of artwork did the White Chapel include?

It included artwork such such as the pharaoh with various Gods, birds, animals, and Egyptian symbols were also depicted. Detailed carvings might have been made of gold.

What was the White Chapel made of?

It is made of alabaster, a hard white stone.

Where was the temple at Dayr al Bhari built?

It was built into a cliff above the Nile River.

When did the pharaoh Khufu ruled?

Khufu ruled from about 2551 to 2528 B.C.E. during the Old Kingdom.

What was the Great Pyramid made of?

More than 2 million stone blocks.

How might the Egyptians have built the Great Pyramid?

No one knows exactly how. Egyptians think that workers cut stone blocks, dragged them to the site, pulled them up ramps and put them in place.

When did the pharaoh Hatshepsut rule?

She ruled from about 1473 B.C.E. to 1458 B.C.E.

What was unique about the pharaoh Hatshepsut's rule?

She was the first female pharaoh.

What were some of Senusret's great accomplishments?

Some of his great accomplishments were in religious architecture. He improved religious buildings. He had many temples, shrines and religious monuments. He was a strong ruler, who governed a strong and unified Egypt.

What kind of ruler was Khufu?

Some stories describe him as a cruel, harsh ruler. Others say he was powerful, but kind.

How tall was the Great Pyramid?

The height of the pyramid was 450 feet.

Who was Khufu?

The inventor of the Great Pyramid at Giza.

What caused a unique event to happen twice a year at the temple at Abu Simbel?

The temple was built so that twice a year, the sun lined up with the entrance.