Pyramids

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Because of the Nile, what natural disaster was an annual event in ancient Egypt?

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flooding

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About how many pyramids did the ancient Egyptians build?

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over 80

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What did the Egyptians use for building that made them unique among ancient people? Options: mud brick, clay, cement, limestone

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limestone

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Who was Imhotep?

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The first known engineer and architect

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The early ancient Egyptian burial temples (mastabas) had a base built in what shape?

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rectangle

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What might you find in a Pharoah's tomb?

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Many passage ways, Mummy wrappings, bones and pottery.

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What's the name of this pyramid?

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Bent Pyramid

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What kind of Pyramid is this?

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Step Pyramid

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What is the name of the first "true" pyramid? Options: Red Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, Step Pyramid, Nubian Pyramid

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Red Pyramid

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How do experts believe large stones were moved to build the pyramids?

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men pulled them on sleds up ramps