Who was the female pharaoh who expanded Egyptian trade and commissioned the famous mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari?
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Correct answer: Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut was one of the few female pharaohs, ruling as a man to establish legitimacy. Her reign was characterized by successful trade expeditions to the Land of Punt and extensive building projects.
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