The Great Pyramid

What is the stated main idea in this passage?

• The Great Pyramid was built by King Khufu of Egypt.

• Early visitors stole nearly everything from the Great Pyramid.

• King Khufu made his people build a pyramid.

• Blocks of stone were used to build the pyramid.

What is is the stated main idea in paragraph 3?

Early Visitors stole nearly everything from the Great Pyramid. When scientists found it in the 1800s, the beautiful decorations were gone. One thing was found nearby. It was a large wooden boat called the Sun Boat. The Egyptians thought the boat would carry Khufu into the next life.

• It was a large, wooden boat called the Sun Boat.

• One thing was found nearby.

• When scientists found it in the 1800s, the beautiful decorations were gone.

• Early visitors stole nearly everything from the Great Pyramid.

Which detail supports the main idea in paragraph two that the Great Pyramid is very tall?

The Great Pyramid rises 449 feet above the plain of Giza. It is the largest pyramid. The base of the pyramid is huge. It covers seven city blocks. Each side of the base is 754 feet long.

• Its base is as large as seven city blocks.

• It is the largest pyramid.

• It rises 449 feet above the plain at Giza.

• It covers seven city blocks.

What is the stated main idea in the last paragraph?

The Great Pyramid is not as great as it once was. When it was built, it was 30 feet higher than it is now. Time and weather have worn it down. Still, it is an amazing thing to see.

• Time and weather have worn down the Great Pyramid.

• The Great Pyramid is not as great as it once was.

• The Great Pyramid is an amazing thing to see.

• The Great Pyramid was once 30 feet higher.

Which detail from the passage DOES NOT support the idea that few things are known about King Khufu?

• King Khufu lived around 2,500 b.c.

• He had the Great Pyramid built.

• He ruled for about 20 years.

• He may have been a bad ruler who forced his people to build the pyramid.

• The Great Pyramid rises 449 feet above the plain at Giza.