Essay Assignment for Hatshepsut: Depicting a Goddess-King

Essay Assignment for Hatshepsut: Depicting a Goddess-King

Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (1–2 pages) on the following topic:

Defend or refute the following statement: “The fact that Hatshepsut was a woman had little or no impact on her reign as pharaoh.” What evidence can you provide to support your position?

You may find it helpful to review the section of Chapter 1 of your textbook titled “The Egyptians” before you begin.