Introduction to World Civilization Deneme Sınavı Sorusu #1106179

Which of the following is true about Puduhepa?


She was the Phrygian mother goddess.

She was the wife of King Murshili I.

She caused conflicts with the Egyptians.

She was a famous Hittite tavananna.

She had little interest in political affairs.


Yanıt Açıklaması:

Hattushili III (1275 - 1250 BCE) ascended to the throne with Queen Puduhepa, who became one of the famous women in Hittite history. This couple alluded to divine powers in their acts. They made great use of religion in politics. Puduhepa placed her seal on many official documents either on her own account or together with the king, e.g. on the Treaty of Kadesh. Hattushili also attached importance to royal marriages and he had his elder daughter marry Ramses II of Egypt. Tuthalia IV (1250 - 1220 BCE) succeeded to the throne after his death; he was the son of Hattushili III and Puduhepa. A seal proves that the queen also continued to hold her title as the ruling queen (tavananna) during the reign of her son. This seal imprint is the only example wherein the name of the mother is given along with the name of the king. Diplomatically, there were good relations between the Hittites and the Egyptians. The most important problem of this period was a famine which broke out because of a severe drought. And this problem was solved thanks to the aid of the Egyptians. The correct answer is D.

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