Ancient History
Ancient History Past HSC Questions
Describe the importance of royal women during the reign of Ramesses II. (10)
To what extent have the interpretations and images of Ramesses II changed over time? (15)
* In the temples in the south such as Abu Simbel, reliefs of Nubian campaigns are shown but no details or dates have survived * One relief shows Ramesses leading two lines of Nubian captives and presenting them to Amen * A new era developed between them, however Ramesses depicted himself as the conqueror of the Hittites * ‘Hymn of Ramesses’ displaying all his accomplishments in his reign
Religion – Monotheism to … , personal piety
Buildings – Sunken reliefs, Akhenaten removed, art of afterlife replaced daily life
Military – re-expand empire
Why did Ramesses II undertake a building program? (10)
Apart from being largely involved in military campaigns, Ramesses became a great builder in his 60 years of reign. Compared to other pharaohs, he had a much larger period to construct, making his building projects dominate previous structures extensively in size. Ramesses would often alter previous king’s buildings and declare them his own, or just destroy them. This showed his determination to create his own era at all costs. Also, to ensure future kings’ didn’t take away his legacy, Ramesses’ would inscribe his name deeply into the stone of his buildings.
The most significant building in the era of Ramesses II was Per-Ramesses, a new capital located in the northern Delta region dedicated to himself. Amenhotep III majorly influenced this project by earlier celebrating his Heb-sed festival in his new palace, instead of it usually being held in Memphis, and Ramesses’ followed the tradition.
Discuss the success of Ramesses II’s military activities. (15) MAKE A JUDGEMENT
Describe Ramesses II’s promotion of his royal image. (10)
To what extent did Ramesses II deserve the title ‘The Great’? (15)
What was Ramesses II’s role in
Describe the importance of royal women during the reign of Ramesses II. (10)
To what extent have the interpretations and images of Ramesses II changed over time? (15)
* In the temples in the south such as Abu Simbel, reliefs of Nubian campaigns are shown but no details or dates have survived * One relief shows Ramesses leading two lines of Nubian captives and presenting them to Amen * A new era developed between them, however Ramesses depicted himself as the conqueror of the Hittites * ‘Hymn of Ramesses’ displaying all his accomplishments in his reign
Religion – Monotheism to … , personal piety
Buildings – Sunken reliefs, Akhenaten removed, art of afterlife replaced daily life
Military – re-expand empire
Why did Ramesses II undertake a building program? (10)
Apart from being largely involved in military campaigns, Ramesses became a great builder in his 60 years of reign. Compared to other pharaohs, he had a much larger period to construct, making his building projects dominate previous structures extensively in size. Ramesses would often alter previous king’s buildings and declare them his own, or just destroy them. This showed his determination to create his own era at all costs. Also, to ensure future kings’ didn’t take away his legacy, Ramesses’ would inscribe his name deeply into the stone of his buildings.
The most significant building in the era of Ramesses II was Per-Ramesses, a new capital located in the northern Delta region dedicated to himself. Amenhotep III majorly influenced this project by earlier celebrating his Heb-sed festival in his new palace, instead of it usually being held in Memphis, and Ramesses’ followed the tradition.
Discuss the success of Ramesses II’s military activities. (15) MAKE A JUDGEMENT
Describe Ramesses II’s promotion of his royal image. (10)
To what extent did Ramesses II deserve the title ‘The Great’? (15)
What was Ramesses II’s role in