The Amazing Pyramids Quiz

What type of rock did the Egyptians use to build the main structure of the pyramids?

• Marble

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Limestone

Where were the pyramids built?

• In the Sahara Desert

• West bank of the Nile River

• Near the Red Sea

• East bank of the Nile River

What is the Sphinx at Giza made of?

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Granite

• Limestone

What is the estimated weight of some of the blocks of granite used in the pyramids?

• 120 tons

• 100 tons

• 80 tons

• 50 tons

What is the purpose of the narrow shafts in the Great Pyramid?

• Air passageways

• Water channels

• Light sources

• Escape routes

What is the estimated weight of the colossal statue of an Egyptian pharaoh made of granite?

• 10 tons

• 8 tons

• 5 tons

• 12 tons

What is the purpose of the unfinished room under the pyramid?

• Prison cell

• Decoy tomb room

• Storage room

• Treasure vault

What is the theory about the alignment of the three pyramids at Giza?

• Aligned to the middle three stars of the constellation Orion

• Aligned to the Big Dipper

• Aligned to the Milky Way

• Aligned to the North Star

What is the purpose of the polished limestone blocks that covered the Great Pyramid?

• Symbol of power

• Reflecting light

• Protection from erosion

• Decoration

What is the controversial idea about the construction of the pyramids?

• Use of levers

• Assistance from aliens

• Use of rollers made of stones

• Use of ramps