Question

directions: using the attached reading complete the following questions.
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1. when did akhenaten become pharaoh of egypt?

a. around 1380 bc
b. around 1353 bc
c. around 1346 bc
d. around 1336 bc

1. what was akhenatens birth name before he changed it?

a. tutankhamun
b. amenhotep iii
c. amenhotep iv
d. aten

1. what major religious change did akhenaten introduce to egypt?

a. he banned all forms of worship
b. he introduced worship of greek gods
c. he changed from many gods to the worship of a single god
d. he required everyone to worship the pharaoh as a living god

1. what was the name of the city akhenaten built to honor his god?

a. thebes
b. memphis
c. giza
d. akhetaten (amarna)

1. who was akhenatens main wife?

a. nefertiti
b. cleopatra
c. hatshepsut
d. isis

1. how did egyptian art change during akhenatens reign?

a. art was banned completely
b. people were depicted more realistically rather than ideally
c. only religious scenes were allowed to be created
d. all art had to include the pharaohs image

1. what happened to egypts religion after akhenatens death?

a. his religious reforms became even more strict
b. egypt converted to christianity
c. egypt returned to its traditional religion with many gods
d. the worship of aten continued for several centuries

1. what was unique about akhenatens relationship with his father?

a. they ruled as enemies
b. some historians believe they ruled together as co - pharaohs
c. his father disowned him
d. his father was not egyptian

1. what name was akhenaten sometimes referred to in later egyptian records?

a. the great one
b. the divine ruler
c. the reformer
d. the enemy

1. what happened to the city of amarna after akhenatens reign?

a. it became the permanent capital of egypt
b. it was destroyed by invaders
c. it was abandoned
d. it became a religious pilgrimage site

Explanation:

These questions are about Akhenaten, an Egyptian pharaoh, and cover historical facts about his reign, religious changes, family, and related events. The subfield of History (under Social Science) is the most relevant as it deals with historical figures and events. To answer, we rely on historical knowledge:

1. Akhenaten became pharaoh around 1353 BC.
2. His birth name was Amenhotep IV.
3. He changed Egypt's religion from polytheism (many gods) to worship of a single god (Aten).
4. He built Akhetaten (Amarna) to honor Aten.
5. His main wife was Nefertiti.
6. During his reign, Egyptian art depicted people more realistically (less idealized).
7. After his death, Egypt returned to traditional polytheistic religion.
8. Some historians believe he and his father (Amenhotep III) ruled as co - pharaohs.
9. In later Egyptian records, he was sometimes referred to as "The Enemy" due to his religious reforms.
10. After his reign, the city of Amarna was abandoned.

Answer:

1. B. Around 1353 BC
2. C. Amenhotep IV
3. C. He changed from many gods to the worship of a single god
4. D. Akhetaten (Amarna)
5. A. Nefertiti
6. B. People were depicted more realistically rather than ideally
7. C. Egypt returned to its traditional religion with many gods
8. B. Some historians believe they ruled together as co - pharaohs
9. D. The Enemy
10. C. It was abandoned