The+Rulers+Quiz

1. Why were the Egyptian pharaohs considered “god-kings”? Think about how pharaohs were selected, what powers they had, what decisions they made, and what people believed to be true about them. Why do you think Egypt rulers had more authority than most rulers have today? 2. Discuss the major accomplishments of the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egypt. How did each kingdom’s accomplishments allow ancient Egypt to last nearly 2000 years?
 * Directions:** Put your name and date at the top of the paper. Title the paper: //The Rulers of Egypt//. Then answer the following questions in well written paragraphs. **Each question is worth 10 points. **
 * pharaohs had absolute power
 * human form of god Horus
 * descended from royal blood/families
 * controlled when floods happened
 * controlled harvess
 * today most rulers are elected by people, not considered gods, don't have complete power
 * Old Kingdom: considered to have well run system of government, traded with Nubia and East, peaceful
 * Middle Kingdom: Egypt is reunited, public works like irrigation strengthened Egypt
 * New Kingdom: huge powerful armies created and Egypt expands empire
 * Trade created wealth, wealth purchased public works to strengthen interior, armies protect and increase size

3. What pharaoh do you think was the most effective ruler of ancient Egypt? What did he/she accomplish, or what methods did he/she use to rule effectively?
 * Menes: first pharaoh, united Upper and Lower Egypt
 * Hashepsut: regent for Thutmose, great peace and progess during her reign, known for trading
 * Thutmose III: invaded Syria and Phoenicia, treated enemies with mercy, highly educated