The Puzzle of the Pyramids

Where are the Pyramids of Giza?

• China

• USA

• Egypt

• Sudan

What is the main topic of the text?

• The history of ancient Egyptian pyramids

• The construction of modern skyscrapers

• The discovery of concrete in ancient Egypt

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How many of the buildings mentioned in the text are located in China?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When was the Shard in England completed?

• 2012

• 2009

• 2017

• 4500 years ago

Which building was designed with thousands of glass panels?

• he Shanghai Tower

• The Burj Khalifa

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• the Shard in England.

How long did the pharaoh Khufu rule for?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 50 years

What is the primary purpose of the pyramids in Egypt?

• To serve as skyscrapers

• o be used as tombs for pharaohs

• To be a source of cement

• o be a source of limestone

Which of the following is NOT a way that scientists have studied the stones of the pyramids?

• Using electron microscopes

• Using x-rays

• Analyzing chemical compositions

• Examining inscriptions on the stones

True or False: Most people agree that the ancient Egyptians used concrete to construct the upper levels of the pyramids.

• True

• False

What did scientists in France and the United States use to study the stones of the pyramids?

• X-rays

• Electron microscopes

• Magnets

• All of the above