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Great Pyramids of Giza
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True or false: the limestone used to construct the pyramids was quarried next to the building site
False
True
2
What god did the Egyptians believe the pharoah became?
Nephthys
Atum
Ra
Horus
3
How many stone blocks were used in the foundation of the Great Pyramid?
2.3 million
3 million
1 billion
500,000
4
How was the ground levelled before construction of the Great Pyramid?
Using sleds to pick up sand from high points and move them to the low
Cutting a grid of trenches, flooding them with water, chiseling down stone
Using a large rake to spread the sand evenly across the surface of the site
They did not level the ground
5
Why did the Egyptians dampen the sand before they dragged the sleds carrying limestone across them?
Reduced friction
They had extra water
The sand was too rough for the sleds to be pulled across
As an offering to the gods
6
True or false: pseudoarchaeology is the study of objects that don't exist but creating a realistic story behind them
False
True
7
Which of these was NOT a difficulty in the construction of the pyramids?
Daily prayer to make sure the gods approved of the construction
Maintaining tools
Environmental factors
Training and providing for laborers
8
True or false: the pyramids were built around the late 3rd dynasty through the 8th
False
True
9
True or false: the Egyptians used a compass to align the foundation of the pyramids with the cardinal directions
False
True
10
What is the name of the group of nine Egyptian Gods and Goddesses involved in the creation of the world?
The Olympians
The Pantheon
The Ennead
The Illiad
11
What is the name of the god in Egyptian mythology who was believed to be the first creator?
Isis
Atum
Aten
Osiris
12
Which of these is NOT a common conspiracy as to how/why the pyramids were constructed?
Ancient power plants
Created by the impact of a meteor
Alien construction
Lost advanced civilization
13
True or false: the ancient Egyptians had extensive knowledge of astronomy
True
False
14
What type of stone was used to construct the pyramids?
Limestone
Marble
Granite
Quartzite
15
What type of tools did the Egyptians have?
Silver
Copper
Iron
Diamond
