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Akhenaten: The Unorthodox Pharaoh

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What was Akhenaten's original name when he first became pharaoh?

Amen-Re

Amenhotep III

Amenhotep IV (correct)

Aten Akhenaten

What was the name of the Egyptian sun god that Amenhotep IV elevated to a higher status?

Aten (correct)

Osiris

Horus

Why was Amenhotep III's preference for Aten seen as a political move?

To promote peace within the kingdom

To weaken the power of Amen-Re's priests (correct)

To unite the Egyptian people under one god

To strengthen ties with neighboring countries

What effect did Amenhotep IV's intense obsession with Aten have on Egypt?

Political instability and religious conflict Signup and view all the answers

Why was Akhenaten's obsession with Aten considered problematic for Egypt?

It disrupted the power balance within the kingdom Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Akhenaten changing his name to Akhenaten?

To proclaim himself as the only connection to Aten Signup and view all the answers

Why did Akhenaten order the name of the previous god to be removed from official buildings and writings?

To eliminate references to the god Amen-Re Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the deaths of Nefertiti, Queen Tiye, and one of Akhenaten's daughters have on him?

They strengthened his dedication to Aten Signup and view all the answers

How did Akhenaten's religious fervency affect Egypt's status in the ancient world?

It resulted in a decline of Egypt's status Signup and view all the answers

How did Akhenaten's reign impact Egyptian art?

It introduced a new style with elongated features and less formal settings Signup and view all the answers