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Who is known for uniting upper and lower Egypt?
Who is known for uniting upper and lower Egypt?
Which Egyptian is credited with designing the first pyramid?
Which Egyptian is credited with designing the first pyramid?
Which pharaoh is known for changes in religious practices, moving from polytheism to monotheism?
Which pharaoh is known for changes in religious practices, moving from polytheism to monotheism?
Which famous Egyptian was a powerful wife of Rameses II?
Which famous Egyptian was a powerful wife of Rameses II?
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Which pharaoh is known for the discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter?
Which pharaoh is known for the discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter?
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Who is credited with building the second largest pyramid in Egypt?
Who is credited with building the second largest pyramid in Egypt?
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What significant achievement is Narmer known for in the Old Egyptian period?
What significant achievement is Narmer known for in the Old Egyptian period?
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Which of the following was a major contribution of Hatshepsut during the New Kingdom?
Which of the following was a major contribution of Hatshepsut during the New Kingdom?
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During which period did Akhenaten rule and introduce significant religious changes?
During which period did Akhenaten rule and introduce significant religious changes?
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Which pharaoh is known for signing the first peace treaty and being a prolific builder of monuments?
Which pharaoh is known for signing the first peace treaty and being a prolific builder of monuments?
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Study Notes
Famous Egyptians
- Narmer: United upper and lower Egypt, first dynasty
- Imhotep: Designer of the first pyramid (step pyramid of Djoser)
- Khufu: Built the great pyramid of Giza
- Khafre: Son of Khufu, built the second largest pyramid
- Hatshepsut: Erased from history for being a woman; created a great temple; conquered many lands for Egypt
- Thutmose III: Warrior pharaoh, son of Hatshepsut, conquered many lands for Egypt
- Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV): Changed Egypt from Polytheism to Monotheism; changed name; built a new capital city
- Tutankhamen: Changed Egypt from Monotheism to Polytheism; tomb discovered by Howard Carter completely intact (he promptly died)
- Ramses II: Greatest king of Egypt; built many monuments; fought a great battle at Kadesh; signed a first peace treaty
- Nefretiti: Powerful wife of Ramses II
- Nefretiti: Powerful wife of Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV)
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Test your knowledge on the most influential figures of ancient Egypt. From the unification of the kingdom by Narmer to the monumental achievements of Ramses II, explore their contributions and legacies. See how these leaders shaped one of the world's greatest civilizations.
