Pyramids

The Great Pyramid was built for which pharaoh?

• King Tut

• Djoser

• Akhenaten

• Khufu

Which reason best describes why the pyramids were built?

• To celebrate the royal family

• To store the royal family's stuff

• To help the pharaoh reach the afterlife

• To help desert travelers find Egypt

Which stone originally covered the surface of the pyramids?

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Slate

• Granite

True or False: This is a pyramid.

• True

• False

Which of the following explains why the Egyptians built the pyramids?

• The pyramids were built as symbols of their power and wealth

• The pyramids were built as protection against enemies

• The pyramids were built as burial places and monuments to the Pharaohs.

• The pyramids were built to store valuable resources.

Nearly all Egyptian Pyramids are located on the west bank of what River?

• The Nile River

• The Tigris River

• The Amazon River

• The Guadalupe River

Which continent are the Egyptian Pyramids found in?

• Egypt

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

How long would it take to build a pyramid?

• 18 hours

• 23 months

• 4 weeks

• Over 23 years

The base of every pyramid was always a ___________.

• Circle

• Diamond

• Triangle

• Square