After the death of Pharaoh Thutmose II, the pharaoh’s chief wife, Hatshepsut, served as regent to young Thutmose III. She later
took over full control and appointed herself as the pharaoh. Which statement best shows her role in the New Kingdom? A.
Hatshepsut saved Egypt from foreign invasion and control.
B.
Hatshepsut failed in establishing a stable government in Egypt.
C.
Hatshepsut became the first female pharaoh to rule Egypt.
D.
Hatshepsut united Egypt and made its conditions worse.
C. Hatshepsut became the first female pharaoh to rule Egypt.
Explanation:
Hatshepsut was the first female pharaoh in history, achieving this title after overcoming many obstacles. After the death of his father, Pharaoh Thutmose I, Hatshepsut married his half brother, Thutmose II, at the age of 17. After four years her husband and brother passed away, leaving the son of a concubine as heir to the throne. But as the boy was very young, Hatshepsut took over. She ruled Egypt alone for 22 years, at the time the state was one of the wealthiest. To remain in power he made use of the offspring of Thutmose I, at first he faced no objections, since Thutmose III (son of Thutmose II) was very young and could not reign.
