REVISION New Kingdom Egypt: Who am I????

NKE who am i?

1. Who Am I? Revision Quiz New Kingdom Egypt to Thutmose IV and Personality Hatshepsut. o

2. Which well known NKE soldier am I? I was buried in nobles tombs and born in the ancient city of Nekhen . I rose to prominence during the reign of Ahmose I and also served pharaohs Amenhotep I and Thutmose I. I served on the ships ‘Wild Bull’ ‘Northern’ and later the ship ‘Rising in Memphis’. I came to the notice of pharaoh and several times was rewarded with the ‘Gold of Valour’. My tomb autobiography is an important source of information about early New Kingdom Egypt.

3. Which well known NKE soldier am I? Ahmose Son of Ebana I was buried in nobles tombs and born in the ancient city of Nekhen . I rose to prominence during the reign of Ahmose I and also served pharaohs Amenhotep I and Thutmose I. I served on the ships ‘Wild Bull’ ‘Northern’ and later the ship ‘Rising in Memphis’. I came to the notice of pharaoh and several times was rewarded with the ‘Gold of Valour’. My tomb autobiography is an important source of information about early New Kingdom Egypt. when I had established a household, I was taken to the ship "Northern," because I was brave. I followed the sovereign when he rode about on his chariot. When the town of Avaris was besieged, I fought bravely on foot in his majesty's presence. Thereupon I was appointed to the ship "Rising in Memphis." Then there was fighting on the Water in “ Pjedku " of Avaris. 1 made a capture and carried off a hand. When it was reported to the royal herald the gold of valor was given to me. Then they fought again in this place; I again made a seizure there and carried off a hand…

4. Which 18 th Dynasty pharaoh am I? I died in circa 1496 BC. Queens were honoured and recognised by me. I belong to both the 17 th and 18 th dynasties. I am the beginning of something truly great in ancient Egypt. I am NOT a fan of the Hyksos as they killed both my brother and father, but I got them back. Queens were honoured and recognised by me.

5. Which 18 th Dynasty pharaoh am I? Ahmose I I died in circa 1496 BC. Queens were honoured and recognised by me. I belong to both the 17 th and 18 th dynasties. I am the beginning of something truly great in ancient Egypt. I am NOT a fan of the Hyksos as they killed both my brother and father, but I got them back. Queens were honoured and recognised by me.

6. Which Near Eastern King and I? Despite being a foreigner, I was largely Egyptianised . I am remembered for a seemingly odd episode with a hippopotamus but my complaints about hippo noise were more likely metaphorical than literal. I am of western-Semitic origin- the Egyptians used the derogatory term ‘Asiatic’. My capital was in Avaris. The Thebans waged war against me.

7. Which Near Eastern King and I? King Apophis ( a.k.a. Apepi , Pepi ) of the Hyksos. Despite being a foreigner, I was largely Egyptianised . I am remembered for a seemingly odd episode with a hippopotamus but my complaints about hippo noise were more likely metaphorical than literal. I am of western-Semitic origin- the Egyptians used the derogatory term ‘Asiatic’. My capital was in Avaris. The Thebans waged war against me.

8. Which pharaoh am I? I was buried in what is now known as KV34 in the Valley of the Kings. My mother was Iset . One of my many royal building projects was a Heb Sed Festival Hall at Karnak. The Battle of Megiddo is a famous conquest of mine. I spent a long time as co-regent before taking the reins reigning alone. One of my key legacies is expanding Egypt’s power and influence. Historian Allen Gardener aptly dubbed me the ‘Napoleon of Egypt’.

9. Which pharaoh am I? I was buried in what is now known as KV34 in the Valley of the Kings. My mother was Iset . One of my many royal building projects was a Heb Sed Festival Hall at Karnak. The Battle of Megiddo is a famous conquest of mine. I spent a long time as co-regent before taking the reins reigning alone. One of my key legacies is expanding Egypt’s power and influence. Historian Allen Gardener aptly dubbed me the ‘Napoleon of Egypt’. Thutmose III c. 1504 to 1426 BC

10. Which 18 th Dynasty pharaoh am I? My name was so good that there were another 3 who took my name in the 18 th Dynasty. I created buffer zones to protect my kingdom by attacking my enemies. I was credited as the inspiration for my grandson Thutmose III. I am the daddy of someone very significant. I had a bit of competition in my paternity with a god. I may (or may not) have chosen my daughter to be next pharaoh.

11. Which 18 th Dynasty pharaoh am I? Thutmose I My name was so good that there were another 3 who took my name in the 18 th Dynasty. I created buffer zones to protect my kingdom by attacking my enemies. I was credited as the inspiration for my grandson Thutmose III. I am the daddy of someone very significant. I had a bit of competition in my paternity with a god. I may (or may not) have chosen my daughter to be next pharaoh.

12. Which 18 th Dynasty pharaoh am I? I was definitely an over-achiever (but like Barry Kemp said, ‘Ideology, needs architecture for it’s fullest expression’ and royal building programs was one of many ways I showed my capability). I did marry my sibling but so did all pharaohs, so not such a big deal to me. My Horus Name was Wesretkau which means ‘mighty of kas (spirit)’. One daddy was not enough for me. You may know me for many of my buildings such as a wonderful 3 terraced mortuary temple and the tallest standing obelisks. I was also a great innovator- so good that subsequent pharaohs copied these ideas.

13. Which 18 th Dynasty pharaoh am I? Hatshepsut I was definitely an over-achiever (but like Barry Kemp said, ‘Ideology, needs architecture for it’s fullest expression’ and royal building programs was one of many ways I showed my capability). I did marry my sibling but so did all pharaohs, so not such a big deal to me. My Horus Name was Wesretkau which means ‘mighty of kas (spirit)’. One daddy was not enough for me. You may know me for many of my buildings such as a wonderful 3 terraced mortuary temple and the tallest standing obelisks. I was also a great innovator- so good that subsequent pharaohs copied these ideas