Queen Hatshepsut By Danielle Swierczyna

Hatshepsut Egyptian queen Born: 1508 B.C. Died: 1458 B.C.

Relatives Mother : Aahmes Father : Tuthmose I (Half) Brothers : Wadjmose, Amenmose, Tuthmose II Sister : Neferubity

Childhood Favorite child Traveled with father Brave, allowed to participate in certain activities Married brother Had one daughter

Friends Many friends Specific : Senement

Enemies Only one enemy Nephew

Leader Ruled from : Took husband’s place Good leader, well liked

Conquering/Trading No wars Ordered expeditions to eastern countries Place most traveled : Punt

Better Rules Kept laws same and simple Brought arts and architecture to country Kept Egypt’s name

Religion Kept religion same Believed in many gods Ex : Amen – Ra

Hobbies Had no hobbies Built structures instead Most famous : Deir el - Bahri

Hating Pharaohs Got along easily Didn’t hate any pharaohs

Comparing Compared to : Hilary Clinton

Information Site 1 : date - 11/14/09 Website – Words typed – the story of Hatshepsut Organization –

Information Site 2 : date – 11/14/09 Website – Words typed – Queen Hatshepsut’s reign Organization –

Information Site 3 : date – 11/14/09 Website - Words typed – Queen Hatshepsut’s reign Organization –

Information Site 4 : date – 11/14/09 Website – Words typed – pictures of Queen Hatshepsut Organization –

Information Site 5 : date – 11/17/09 Website – Words typed – Hatshepsut Organization –

Information Book 1 : title – Hatshepsut and Ancient Egypt Author – Miriam Greenblatt Place published – Tarrytown, New York Date published – 2000 Publisher – Benchmark Books

Information Book 2 : title – Hatshepsut : His Majesty Herself Author – Catherine M. Andronik Place published – New York Date published – 2001 Publisher – Simon and Schuster

Comparing and Contrasting Hatshepsut Egyptian Dressed as man including beard Peaceful reign, no wars Had 21 years of ruling Married brother Traded with eastern countries Cleopatra VII Macedonian Dressed as woman Had 2 wars as leader Had 21 years of ruling Married brother Traded with eastern countries

Conclusion Had an adventurous childhood When she suddenly took her husband’s place, she became a great leader Received many things she wanted : art, architecture, myrrh trees, etc. Had a lot in common with Hilary Clinton The internet ex : Library : look up books in card catalog Visit Egypt, (as class trip) lol :D

Questions From all the information I gave you, would you like to be Queen Hatshepsut, pharaoh of Egypt? Why? Explain.