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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Geography of North Africa

Question 2 • 2026_SUMMER 305_CR_2109010-M/J World History A

How did Ramses II earn the title "Ramses the Great”?

Answer
A
He built the Pyramids of Giza, which still stand today.
B
He defeated the Hittites and signed the world’s first known peace treaty.
C
He brought about many religious changes, including the worship of just one god.
D
He was the first ruler to control the flooding of the Nile River, saving many lives.

Explanation

Ramses II became known as “Ramses the Great” partly for his military achievements and extensive building projects. After fighting the Hittites, he signed a peace treaty with them, often described as the earliest known written peace treaty. The Pyramids of Giza were built long before his reign, and the religious reforms in choice C are associated with Akhenaten.

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