PYRAMIDS AND SPHINX

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

• To serve as temples

• To act as tombs for pharaohs

• To function as marketplaces

• To serve as observatories

Which pyramid is considered the most famous in Ancient Egypt?

• The Pyramid of Khafre

• The Step Pyramid of Djoser

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Pyramid of Menkaure

Approximately how many stone blocks were used to build the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• 1 million

• 2.3 million

• 3 million

What is the significance of the Great Sphinx of Giza?

• It serves as a tomb for a pharaoh.

• It acts as a guardian for the pyramids.

• It is a representation of ancient Egyptian gods.

• It is a monument to ancient Egyptian mathematics.

How do historians believe the heavy stones for the pyramids were moved?

• Using advanced machinery

• By flooding the area

• Through unknown methods that remain a mystery

• With the help of animals only