Jake Nordstrom 1-25-13 7 Hatshepsut

GAINING POWER Hatshepsut means Foremost of Noble Women. She was the daughter of Thutmose I and married her brother Thutmose II. When Thutmose II died, Hatshepsut assumed the role as pharaoh until her step-son Thutmose III was old enough to rule. TEMPLES As a prolific builder, she erected two massive obelisks at the Temple of Karnak. Also, the Temple of Pakhet to honor Sekhmut the lion goddess. This temple was reclaimed by Sety I as his own. Last, Deir el-Bahri was Hatshepsuts mortuary temple that was built near the Valley of the Kings. It was built into the cliff. The columns predate the great Parthenon by 1000 years.

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TRADE She established trade routes with Punt (present day Somalia). Traders returned with gold, exotic dyes, animals, slaves, incense, and ivory. 31 Frankincense Tree from Punt were planted at her mortuary temple.

LEGACY Reigned longer than any other female pharaoh (21 years). Trade with Punt brought major wealth to Egypt. Her reign was a time of peace and prosperity. According to her mummy at KV60, she died of a blood disease in her 50s. Evidence also revealed arthritis, bad teeth, and diabetes.

Use History Alive! Pages 77 and the previous page to complete the following. Write complete sentences with specific details from the text. Be thorough in your answers. Input Charts are the primary source for Unit Exams (30% HISTORY category), use as study guides. PROMPT 1.) After reading the caption with the photo explain why expand trade is important for a civilization? 2.) When did Hatshepsut rule? 3.) Describe how she came to power? YOUR ANSWER Trade helped spread Egyptian influence along the Nile and in nearby lands in the Middle East. From about 1473 to 1558. She was the daughter of Thutmose I and married her brother Thutmose II. When Thutmose II died, Hatshepsut assumed the role as pharaoh until her step-son Thutmose III was old enough to rule. She filled her government with loyal advisors, she demanded the same respect as a male ruler, She wore mens clothing, she even wore a fake beard that was worn my male pharaoh. She also spread stories that her father was a god. Five ships sailed to Punt bearing gifts and trade goods. In all, 200 men made the voyage. Deir el-Bahri was Hatshepsuts mortuary temple that was built near the Valley of the Kings. It was built into the cliff. The columns predate the great Parthenon by 1000 years. She is an important pharaoh because she was a woman pharaoh. In fact, the first. Even though she was a female pharaoh, she expected the same respect from the people as if she was a male

4.) List the various strategies Hatshepsut employed to strengthen her power.

5.) Provide details about the trade with Punt. 6.) Describe Dayr al-Bahri (Deir el Bahri) which was left to commemorate her reign. 7.) Why is Hatshepsut an important pharaoh to study?

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8.) Explain how she influenced each aspect of GRASS.

pharaoh. She also wore a beard, and mens clothing. Hatshepsut influenced each aspect of GRASS by going above and beyond with every one of them. For G, she made it clear that she was in charge and she wasnt taking and baloney. For R, she dressed in the same clothing as a man. For A, she made temples in sign of her power and control. For the first S, She went to Punt and made the trade that brought back plenty of food, materials, and other knick-knacks. For the last S, she made sure that everyone knew that she was on top of the temple. She was the boss.