
Which woman became pharaoh of ancient Egypt and ruled during the 18th Dynasty around 1479–1458 BCE, commissioning major monuments including a mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri?
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Options:
- Hatshepsut
- Nefertiti
- Cleopatra VII
- Sobekneferu
Correct answer: Hatshepsut
Explanation: Hatshepsut ruled as pharaoh circa 1479–1458 BCE during the 18th Dynasty and is known for monumental building projects such as her mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri and her adoption of full royal titulary.
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