The Great Pyramid

According to the passage, which of the following is true about the Great Pyramid?

• It is the only remaining ancient wonder of the world.

• It was built by King Cheops to serve as his residence.

• It is located in Athens, Greece.

• It was built using stones imported from distant lands.

How many pyramids are mentioned as existing in Egypt according to the passage?

• Over a hundred

• Over a thousand

• More than sixty

• Exactly seventy

Which of the following materials was NOT used in the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Marble

• Stones

According to the passage, when did the stonecutters likely work on the pyramid?

• During the dry season

• All year round

• During the flood season

• During the winter season

What was the purpose of the food and drink left with King Cheops's body in the pyramid?

• To nourish him during his journey to the afterlife

• To serve as a tribute to the workers

• To feed the priests who guarded the tomb

• To provide offerings to the gods

How tall is the Great Pyramid mentioned in the passage?

• 350 feet

• 400 feet

• 450 feet

• 500 feet

What was the primary occupation of the workers who contributed to the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• Stonecutters

• Fishermen

• Merchants

• Scribes

Why was the chamber in which King Cheops was laid to rest important?

• It was the largest chamber in the pyramid.

• It contained precious objects used by the king in daily life.

• Workers believed that King Cheops was a god, a descendant of the sun god Ra.

• It was the highest chamber in the pyramid.

How did intruders gain access to King Cheops's chamber despite its sealed-off nature?

• They dug a tunnel from the outside.

• They climbed through a window.

• They broke through the granite slabs.

• The passage does not provide this information.

How long might it have taken the workers to build the Great Pyramid?

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 40 years