Egypt Slides 21-24

What was the average weight of the stone blocks used in the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• 10 tons
• 2.5 tons
• 1 ton
• 5 tons

Which of the following is NOT a detail about the Great Pyramid?

• Covers an area of 9 football fields
• Contains 2 million stone blocks
• Height of a 48-story building
• Built around the mid-2000s A.D.

How tall is the Great Pyramid?

• 2000 feet
• 3000 feet
• 500 feet
• 1000 feet

What was the purpose of building pyramids in ancient Egyptian culture?

• To provide shelter for the workers
• To honor their pharaohs
• To serve as a place of worship
• To store food and supplies

How did Egyptians determine the direction of north?

• By asking the pharaoh
• By following the Nile River
• By using a compass
• By studying the stars

How many stone blocks were used in the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• 3 million
• 4 million
• 2 million
• 1 million

Which of the following workers was NOT involved in the construction of pyramids?

• Surveyors
• Carpenters
• Farmers
• Merchants

What advancements were made in mathematics by ancient Egyptians?

• Development of fractions
• Invention of the calculator
• Discovery of the Pythagorean theorem
• Creation of the decimal system

What knowledge did Egyptians gain from studying the skies?

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Astronomy

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What type of tools did artisans use to cut the stones for the pyramids?

• Copper tools
• Iron tools
• Steel tools
• Diamond tools