Name: _____________________________
Date: ________________________
Section: _____________________
Seventh Grade Social Studies
Mr. LaBrache/ Miss Rice
Directions:
After reading the chapter on “The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs” (pgs. 79 – 85) you will create an
outline on the information using the following format as a guide. For all the topics and subtopics (all
the bold type) copy down what you see (on a separate piece of paper) exactly as it appears on the
paper. For the questions that are not in bold print you must find the answers within the text. When
you find the answer, put it down in your outline, making sure that you DO NOT use complete
sentences and that you use note-form.
VIII. The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
A.
Introduction
1.
B.
C.
Ancient Egypt and its Rulers
1.
For what two major accomplishments is the Old Kingdom known?
2.
What is another name given to the Middle Kingdom?
3.
The Middle Kingdom is known for achievements in what areas?
4.
What is a nickname given to the New Kingdom?
5.
What different roles did the Pharaoh take on in Egypt?
Pharaoh Khufu: The Pyramid Builder
1.
2.
D.
What types of artifacts were found in King Tut’s tomb?
The three areas over which Pharaoh Khufu had control:
a)
Area #1
b)
Area #2
c)
Area #3
What could be seen as Khufu most memorable contribution?
Pharaoh Senusret I: Patron of the Arts
1.
Senusret I was in charge of mines that contained what resources?
2.
What could be seen as Senusret I greatest accomplishment (use specific
example)?
E.
F.
Pharaoh Hatshepsut: Promoter of Egyptian Trade
1.
What could be seen as Hatshepsut’s greatest accomplishment?
2.
These are the ways that Hatshepsut strengthened her power:
a)
Method #1
b)
Method #2
c)
Method #3
3.
What was Hatshepsut’s biggest trade expedition?
4.
Description of Hatshepsut’s temple at Dayr al-Bahri
a)
Description #1
b)
Description #2
c)
Description #3
Pharaoh Ramses II: Military Leader and Master Builder
1.
What was a nickname for Ramses II?
2.
For how long did Ramses II rule?
3.
How far did the Egyptian Empire extend under Ramses II rule?
4.
Ramses II is best known for defeating which group in battle?
5.
What is Ramses II greatest building project?