Assignment task:
The ancient Egyptians were incredibly ambitious, especially in terms of engineering and building. Was the strict hierarchy of power responsible for this, sheer human ingenuity, or something else? Explain. Discuss two different structures from ancient Egypt to support your statements.
Examine the role of women in the Egyptian dynastic system. How was Hatshepsut portrayed in Egyptian royal art? Choose at least one additional work of art depicting a woman other than Hatshepsut to compare the depictions of and societal roles of women in Egypt. Use specific descriptions and details to support your statements.