Review for Egypt Final

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.

There are around 138 Egyptian pyramids. Which one is the largest?

• the Pyramid of Khufu, also called the Great Pyramid of Giza.

• Djoser Pyramid

• Khafre's Pyramid and the Great Sphinx

• The Red Pyramid

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

Who records the amount of work accomplished each day?

• Painter

• Mason

• Scribes

• Carver

Who were the pyramids built for?

• The workers

• Pharaohs

• They were just decoration

• The gods

How long did it take to build a pyramid?

• Days

• Years

• Weeks

• Months

Why did later pharaohs decide to be buried in tombs instead of pyramids?

• Tombs took less time to build

• Tombs made it easier to reach the afterlife

• Tombs were harder to spot by tomb raiders

• Tombs were more impressive

Who built the Great Pyramid at Giza?

• Hatshepsut
• Khufu
• Tutankhamun
• Ramses II

Who ruled as the first female Pharoah?

• Senusret I
• Cleopatra
• Khufu
• Hatshepsut