World of Wonders: The Great Pyramid of Khufu

The Great Pyramid has 2 names, true or false

• No, it has 3 names

• Its only name is the Great Pyramid

• Yes, it is sometimes called the pyramid of Keops or of Khufu

• It is called the sphinx

How were ancient Egyptians able to build the pyramid without technology? How did they succeed in creating almost perfect shape?

• They did not build it. Aliens did.

• They used a system of ropes and markings on the ground in front of the pyramid. They used the shadow of the pyramid to follow the plan. They used Pythagore's theorem to create a perfect triangular shape.

• They followed their guts and had a giant ruler. They adjusted the shape when they saw it was getting crooked.

• They asked the Greek to come build it for them. It cost them a lot of money and almost ruined the Pharaoh.

Name the rooms inside the pyramid (not counting air vents and other weird spaces)

• Hidden entrance, king's room and church

• Hidden entrance, first corridor, queen's room, treasure room

• King's chamber, treasure room, burial room

• King's chamber, queen's chamber and grand gallery

How long did it take to build the pyramid?

• Between 14 to 20 years

• 50 years

• Between 5 to 10 years

• 100 years

What is the most likely way they transported the blocks to the top of the pyramid?

• They used a giant ramp that was as high and long as the pyramid.

• They used "tunnel" ramps inside the pyramid.

• Aliens used beaming rays and made the blocks float.

• They drank magic potion giving superhuman strength.

How were the builders able to turn the blocks around when they arrived at the corner of the pyramid?

• They added 3 men to the team and pushed harder.

• The corners of the pyramid were left open and they would use a team of 6 men to turn the blocks around.

• The corners of the pyramid were left open, and they used a crane to turn the blocks around.

• Again, the builders were not humans, aliens used beaming rays and floated the blocks around.

How old is the pyramid of Khufu?

• It is around 2000 years old.

• At least 7000 years old.

• Around 4000 years old.

• Around 5000 years old.

The Pharaoh ________________ ordered the pyramid to build as his ___________.

• Khufu; tomb

• vizier; tomb

• Hemon; tomb

• Khufu; wonder of the world

What was the name of the pyramid's architect?

• Amon

• Hemon

• Tutankhamon

• Imotep

How heavy are most of the blocks forming of the pyramid?

• Heavy enough to crush someone's face.

• About 1 ton each.

• Most blocks are between 2 or 3 tons.

• Most blocks weight about 5 tons.