Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

What were pyramids?

• a place to store food surplus

• prisons

• tombs for pharaohs

• tombs for nobles

Which of the following images shows Egypt's written language?

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The Great Sphinx is..

• a statue of a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man

• a waterpark in Egypt

• a cat

• a pyramid

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.

Which of the following is true about the treasures that were buried in the tombs of the Pyramids?

• Egyptians were successful in preventing tomb robbers from taking most of the treasures.

• Tomb robbers avoided robbing pyramids out of respect for the dead.

• Egyptians were not prepared for tomb robbers and did nothing to prevent them from stealing from tombs.

• Tomb robbers targeted many of the royal tombs and most were eventually robbed.

How old was King Tut when he became king?

• 9

• 19

• 29

• 39

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 of the following scientific methods did Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs use to preserve bodies for the afterlife?

• Mummification

• Cryogenics

• Embalming with formaldehyde

• Freezing

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids built by Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs from a scientific perspective?

• To study astronomy

• To serve as tombs

• To conduct experiments

• To store food

Which material, used by Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs in construction, is known for its durability and was scientifically significant?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble