Egyptian Pyramids-TED ED

Who was the architect of the Great Pyramid?

• Hemiunu

• Imhotep

• Khafre

• Menkaure

How long did Hemiunu plan to complete the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• 40 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

For how many years did the Great Pyramid remain the world's tallest manmade structure?

• 4800 years

• 3800 years

• 2800 years

• 5800 years

What was NOT a material used in the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• Rope

• Marble

• Granite

• Limestone

How many workers were called for the project of the Great Pyramid?

• 5,000 workers

• 35,000 workers

• 15,000 workers

• 25,000 workers

What was the primary purpose of the 6-and-a-half-kilometer canal?

• To irrigate nearby fields

• To transport stones to the construction site

• To provide water for the workers

• To defend the pyramid

Which stone was used only for the pyramid's interior due to its quality?

• Granite

• Marble

• Fossil-lined yellow limestone

• Sandstone

What was unique about the labor force that built the Great Pyramid?

• They were citizens performing manual labor for the government

• They were enslaved people

• They were hired from foreign countries

• They were all skilled craftsmen

How were the granite beams for the King's Chamber prepared?

• Cut with iron saws

• Shaped with dolerite rocks as hammers

• Carved with bronze tools

• Molded from clay

What covered the peak of the Great Pyramid?

• A crystal beacon

• A silver capstone

• A gold statue

• An electrum capstone