Amazing Skyscrapers and Ancient Pyramids Quiz

Which country is home to the Shanghai Tower, the second tallest building in the world?

• China

• United States

• Japan

• United Kingdom

When did the Shard in England open?

• 2005

• 2010

• 2017

• 2012

What is the primary material used to make the Burj Khalifa in Dubai?

• Steel

• Concrete

• Wood

• Glass

What were the ancient Egyptians known for building as tombs for their rulers?

• Temples

• Towers

• Pyramids

• Palaces

What material did some scientists suggest the ancient Egyptians used to build the pyramids?

• Glass panels

• Steel beams

• Solid blocks of rock

• Liquid mixture of limestone, clay, lime, and water

What is cement made of?

• Steel and glass

• Sand and water

• Clay and lime

• Wood and concrete

What did scientists use to study the stones of the pyramids?

• X-rays and electron microscopes

• Telescopes and binoculars

• Magnifying glasses

• Radar and sonar

What did the scientists find in the stones of the pyramids that suggested they were made of poured concrete?

• A lot of glass

• A lot of metal

• A lot of air

• A lot of water

How many stones were used to build the Great Pyramid of the pharaoh Khufu?

• One million

• Ten million

• More than two million

• Five million

What is one reason why the material used to make the pyramids is helpful for today’s engineers?

• It is expensive and rare

• It is easy to get and very cheap

• It is toxic and harmful to the environment

• It is heavy and difficult to work with