Why were there riches inside of the Pyramids?

The Egyptians believed you bring what you were buried with into death.

What are Pyramidions?

Little caps on the tops of the Pyramids

What is the definition of a Pyramid? (Related to Ancient Egyptian Customs)

Triangular prism that was used to hold the corpse and riches of a Pharaoh.

How were the pyramids constructed?

There are no existing records on how they were built.

Which of the following is a theory as to what the Pyramids represented?

Represents the sun's rays shining down on the Pharaoh's tomb (Sun God Ra)

What was the layout of the Pyramid?

Royal Chambers, Gallery, Airshafts, Subterranean Chamber, Passageway.

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Ancient Egypt; Pyramids, their purpose, structure, and construction technique.

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1
Why were there riches inside of the Pyramids?
They wanted to look stylish in death.
The Egyptians believed you bring what you were buried with into death.
To leave for future civilizations to take from them.
The Egyptians had excess amounts and needed a storage place.
2
What are Pyramidions?
Smaller pyramids found scattered across Egypt
Decoy pyramids to confuse robbers and thieves
Statues/sculptures of Pyramids for decoration
Little caps on the tops of the Pyramids
3
The Pyramid featured small holes in the sides, what were they used for?
To allow for the ascension of the deceased
A view into the pyramid's interior
Ventilation
4
What is the definition of a Pyramid? (Related to Ancient Egyptian Customs)
A Geometrical shape.
Alien Experiment
A site to stack rocks upward for later use.
Triangular prism that was used to hold the corpse and riches of a Pharaoh.
5
How were the pyramids constructed?
There are no existing records on how they were built.
Using wet sand to create a surface with substantially less friction.
Using logs to roll the stones and pulling them in place with rope.
Flotation chambers used to float the stones up to where they needed to go.
6
How many components of constructing the pyramids did we list?
7
10
8
9
7
The Pyramids were usually lined with deadly traps for robbers and invaders
False
True
8
Which of the following is a theory as to what the Pyramids represented?
Triangle shape represented strength and stability, just like the Pharaoh
Nothing
Represents the sun's rays shining down on the Pharaoh's tomb (Sun God Ra)
The Sky Gods guided the Pharaoh back to their creators after death
9
What were the building blocks for the Egyptian Pyramids? (The image is a hint.)
Mud Bricks
Stone Bricks
Concrete
Sand
10
Where were Pyramids usually built?
the Nile River's West bank
the Nile River's East bank
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What was the layout of the Pyramid?
Guest Chamber, Art Gallery, Air Channels, Redwood Deck.
Royal Chambers, Airshafts, Bowling Alley, Garage, Laundry.
Royal Chambers, Gallery, Sauna, Kitchen, Helipad.
Royal Chambers, Gallery, Airshafts, Subterranean Chamber, Passageway.
12
The Pyramids had a deep cultural and religious significance
False
True

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