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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #1207 Hatshepsut rule

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Hatshepsut’s rule was free from wars and she got ample time to maintain religious, political and social order. Her major policy was to expand the Egyptian trade and to maintain the order of her father’s legacy. She sent to the land of Punt searching for the ivory, animals, spices and gold and aromatic trees that Egyptians coveted. The details of these expeditions are well documented in the hieroglyphic on the walls of her temple. She also sent Thothmese with huge army to Nubian and after the campaign she assumed the title of the “King of lower Egypt”. Being the fifth ruler of the 18th dynasty, she many things in her kingdom. She became the pioneer of strong female Egyptian rulers going as forward as Cleopatra. At Karnak, she repaired many temples, assuring herself the favours of the Egyptian priests. She ordered to build a tomb in the Valley of the Kings which was never completed. Her famous “Mortuary Temple” is an excellent piece of architecture. A tree lined of sphinxes led up to the temple, and ramps led from terrace to terrace. The south side reliefs of the middle terrace show the Queen’s expedition to the land of Punt. Throughout the temple, statues and sphinxes of the Queen .

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Correct answer: expeditions
Explanation: The term 'expeditions' fits grammatically as a plural noun that refers to organized journeys for a specific purpose, which aligns with the context of sending groups to explore and trade. It maintains the sentence's focus on Hatshepsut's efforts to expand trade.
Meaning: 'Expeditions' means journeys undertaken for a specific purpose, often exploration or trade, which in this context refers to Hatshepsut sending groups to the land of Punt for valuable resources.
Wrong options:
comapany: The word 'comapany' is a misspelling of 'company' and does not fit grammatically as it implies a group of people but lacks the specific connotation of a journey for trade or exploration.
missionaries: 'Missionaries' refers to individuals sent to promote a religion, which does not align with the context of trade and exploration in this passage.
troops: 'Troops' refers to soldiers, which does not fit the context of seeking trade goods and resources, as the focus is on exploration rather than military action.
Correct answer: inscriptions
Explanation: The word 'inscriptions' is the correct choice as it refers to written records, which are appropriate in the context of documenting the details of Hatshepsut's expeditions. It fits grammatically as a plural noun that aligns with the context of historical records.
Meaning: 'Inscriptions' means written texts or carvings, particularly those found on monuments or walls, which in this case refer to the records of Hatshepsut's expeditions documented in her temple.
Wrong options:
description: 'Description' refers to a detailed account or explanation, which does not fit as it implies a narrative rather than a physical record or writing.
sides: 'Sides' refers to the lateral parts of something and does not relate to the context of written records or documentation.
history: 'History' is a broad term that refers to past events and does not specifically denote the written records found on the temple walls.
Correct answer: accomplished
Explanation: The word 'accomplished' is appropriate as it is a past tense verb that indicates Hatshepsut successfully achieved many things during her reign. It fits grammatically and contextually, emphasizing her achievements as a ruler.
Meaning: 'Accomplished' means successfully completed or achieved, highlighting Hatshepsut's effectiveness in her role as a ruler and her contributions to her kingdom.
Wrong options:
ruled out: 'Ruled out' implies exclusion or rejection, which does not fit the context of Hatshepsut's achievements and contributions to her kingdom.
vanished: 'Vanished' means to disappear suddenly, which is contrary to the context of her accomplishments and suggests a lack of impact or presence.
damaged: 'Damaged' implies harm or destruction, which does not align with the positive context of Hatshepsut's achievements.
Correct answer: avenue
Explanation: The term 'avenue' is the correct choice as it refers to a wide street or pathway, which fits the context of a grand approach to the temple. It is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate, suggesting a significant architectural feature.
Meaning: 'Avenue' means a broad road or pathway, often lined with trees or buildings, which in this context describes the impressive approach to Hatshepsut's temple.
Wrong options:
tunnel: 'Tunnel' refers to an underground passage, which does not fit the context of an open, tree-lined approach to a temple.
outlet: 'Outlet' typically refers to an exit or a means of release, which does not convey the idea of a grand pathway leading to the temple.
exit: 'Exit' refers to a way out, which does not match the context of a decorative and significant approach to the temple.
Correct answer: proliferated
Explanation: The word 'proliferated' is suitable as it is a past tense verb that indicates the widespread presence of statues and sphinxes throughout the temple. It fits grammatically and contextually, emphasizing the abundance of these representations.
Meaning: 'Proliferated' means to increase rapidly in number or amount, which in this context highlights the numerous statues and sphinxes of the Queen found throughout the temple.
Wrong options:
extinct: 'Extinct' means no longer in existence, which contradicts the context of the statues and sphinxes being present in the temple.
escalated: 'Escalated' implies an increase in intensity or magnitude, which does not fit the context of physical objects like statues and sphinxes.
deceased: 'Deceased' refers to someone who has died, which is irrelevant to the context of the statues and sphinxes representing the living Queen.

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