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What is the total number of regnal years given by Manetho for the remaining six kings of the 3rd dynasty?
What is the total number of regnal years given by Manetho for the remaining six kings of the 3rd dynasty?
- 50 years
- 157 years (correct)
- 200 years
- 100 years
How many kings are generally thought to have been the remaining rulers of the 3rd dynasty?
How many kings are generally thought to have been the remaining rulers of the 3rd dynasty?
- Five
- Four
- Three (correct)
- Two
What is the significance of the relief in Wadi Maghara in Sinai?
What is the significance of the relief in Wadi Maghara in Sinai?
- It is the only known relief of the 3rd dynasty
- It depicts the military conquests of Djoser
- It bears the name of Sekhemkhet (correct)
- It is dedicated to the god Ra
What is the motif depicted in the relief of the last king in Wadi Maghara?
What is the motif depicted in the relief of the last king in Wadi Maghara?
What is the evidence of the military interest of the 3rd dynasty pharaohs in the area of Wadi Maghara?
What is the evidence of the military interest of the 3rd dynasty pharaohs in the area of Wadi Maghara?
Study Notes
3rd Dynasty of Ancient Egypt
- Manetho assigns a total of 147 regnal years to the remaining six kings of the 3rd dynasty.
- The remaining rulers of the 3rd dynasty are generally thought to have been around 5-6 kings.
- The relief in Wadi Maghara in Sinai is significant because it depicts the military campaigns of the 3rd dynasty pharaohs.
- The relief of the last king in Wadi Maghara features a motif of smiting the enemy.
- The evidence of the military interest of the 3rd dynasty pharaohs in the area of Wadi Maghara lies in the presence of their reliefs and inscriptions in the region.
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Test your knowledge of the lesser-known kings of the Third Dynasty of ancient Egypt in this quiz. Explore the historical significance and limited information available on these rulers, and challenge yourself with questions about their reigns and contributions to Egyptian history.
