Quiz for Document Project 2: Hatshepsut: Depicting a Goddess-King

1. Question

   How was the young Hatshepsut characterized in the inscriptions at Deir el-Bahri (see Document 2.1)?

   A.

   As weak and pliant

   B.

   As a maiden of surpassing beauty

   C.

   As a fully mature women even before her tenth birthday

   D.

   As a soldier first and woman second

   Correct: The answer is b. In the words of the inscription, Hatshepsut was “more beautiful than anything.” She was a “maiden, beautiful, blooming. . . .”

   Incorrect: The answer is b. In the words of the inscription, Hatshepsut was “more beautiful than anything.” She was a “maiden, beautiful, blooming. . . .”

   How was the young Hatshepsut characterized in the inscriptions at Deir el-Bahri (see Document 2.1)?

2. Question

   Which of these developments was reflected in the inscriptions of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri (see Document 2.1)?

   A.

   Egypt’s domination by the Hyksos

   B.

   Egypt’s growing imperialist ambitions

   C.

   Egypt’s economic and military decline

   D.

   Egypt’s commercial ties to the Near East

   Correct: The answer is b. The New Kingdom pharaohs embarked on a sustained program of imperial conquest. The descriptions of Hatshepsut’s future military accomplishments demonstrate that she was no exception to this trend.

   Incorrect: The answer is b. The New Kingdom pharaohs embarked on a sustained program of imperial conquest. The descriptions of Hatshepsut’s future military accomplishments demonstrate that she was no exception to this trend.

   Which of these developments was reflected in the inscriptions of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri (see Document 2.1)?

3. Question

   Which of Hatshepsut’s qualities was emphasized in all three statues of her included in the documents (see the three photos in Document 2.2)?

   A.

   Her divinity

   B.

   Her femininity

   C.

   Her uniqueness

   D.

   Her military prowess

   Correct: The answer is a. While the statues differ greatly, they all emphasize the idea that Hatshepsut was a goddess and, as such, the source of Egypt’s strength and prosperity.

   Incorrect: The answer is a. While the statues differ greatly, they all emphasize the idea that Hatshepsut was a goddess and, as such, the source of Egypt’s strength and prosperity.

   Which of Hatshepsut’s qualities was emphasized in all three statues of her included in the documents (see the three photos in Document 2.2)?

4. Question

   How did Herbert Winlock (see Document 2.3) stumble across Hatshepsut’s temple?

   A.

   He found an inscription suggesting its existence in another temple.

   B.

   He heard strange stories and tales from his Egyptian workmen.

   C.

   He was looking for a suitable place to dump debris from another archeological dig.

   D.

   He followed a hunch that was backed up by years of experience.

   Correct: The answer is c. Winlock was excavating a much older site and needed a place to dump debris. In the process of looking for such a site, he stumbled across Hatshepsut’s temple.

   Incorrect: The answer is c. Winlock was excavating a much older site and needed a place to dump debris. In the process of looking for such a site, he stumbled across Hatshepsut’s temple.

   How did Herbert Winlock (see Document 2.3) stumble across Hatshepsut’s temple?