Question

instructions
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what does the following passage reveal about hatshepsut (paragraph 1)?
at first, little tuthmosis iii was considered the pharaoh, with hatshepsut just his second - in - command. but a small child could not be an effective ruler. as hatshepsut settled into her role as regent, she gradually took on more and more of the royal decision - making. she appointed officials and advisors; dealt with the priests; appeared in public ceremonies first behind, then beside, and eventually in front of her nephew. gradually, over seven years, her power and influence grew. in the end, hatshepsut was ruling egypt in all but name.
a. she was afraid of becoming powerful.
b. she wished to marry tuthmosis iii.
c. she immediately became pharaoh.
d. she slowly and strategically took on more power.

Explanation:

• Option A: The passage doesn't mention Hatshepsut being afraid of power.
• Option B: There's no information about her wanting to marry Tuthmosis III.
• Option C: The passage says she "gradually" took on power over seven years, not immediately became pharaoh.
• Option D: The passage states she "gradually, over seven years, her power and influence grew" and "slowly and strategically took on more power" (implied by the gradual process of taking on royal decision - making, dealing with different groups, and moving from behind to in front of her nephew in public ceremonies).

Answer:

D. She slowly and strategically took on more power.