Nefertiti: Queen, Reformer, Icon Flashcards
(20 cards)
When did Nefertiti live?
Around 1370–1330 BCE
Who was Nefertiti married to?
Pharaoh Akhenaten
What dynasty was Nefertiti queen of?
18th Dynasty
What does the name Nefertiti mean?
the beautiful one has come
How many daughters did Nefertiti have?
Six daughters
When does Nefertiti disappear from historical records?
Around Year 12 of Akhenaten’s reign
What period in Egyptian history does Nefertiti belong to?
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty
What major religious change did Akhenaten introduce?
Worship of only one god, Aten (sun disk)
Where did Akhenaten move the capital?
From Thebes to Amarna (Akhetaten)
In what way was Nefertiti involved in the religious revolution?
She played a key role in the religious change
How was Nefertiti depicted in art?
As equal in power to Akhenaten
What unusual aspect is noted about Nefertiti’s artistic representation?
Shown as equal in power to Akhenaten
In which types of scenes did Nefertiti appear?
Military and religious scenes
What name might Nefertiti have ruled Egypt under?
Neferneferuaten
What is one of the most famous artworks associated with Nefertiti?
Her bust, now in Berlin
What is Nefertiti’s significance in ancient Egyptian history?
One of the most powerful queens
What early symbol did Nefertiti represent?
Feminine power and influence
What continues to be iconic from Nefertiti’s image?
Her image continues to be iconic
What do historians debate regarding Nefertiti?
Her fate and role after Akhenaten’s death
What period did Nefertiti help shape?
The short-lived Amarna Period
