Great Pyramid Reading Passage Quiz

What material were the pyramids primarily constructed from?

• Wood

• Stone

• Metal

• Clay

The Egyptians believed the pharaoh was a living god sent to communicate with ______.

• Animals

• Other gods

• Foreigners

• Nature

How many stone blocks were used to build the Great Pyramid?

• 1.3 million

• 2.3 million

• 3.3 million

• 4.3 million

Khafre's pyramid is accompanied by a statue of a mythical creature. What is this creature called?

• Sphinx

• Griffin

• Minotaur

• Centaur

Menkaure's pyramid is much smaller than the others. What is its height?

• 213 feet

• 313 feet

• 413 feet

• 513 feet

How often would workers need to lay 1 stone block to complete the project in that timeframe?

• Every 2 minutes

• Every 5 minutes

• Every 10 minutes

• Every 15 minutes

What was the primary material used to construct the pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Marble

How were the stones transported to the building site for the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• By wheel

• By sleds

• By carts

• By animals

In the New Kingdom, where were Pharaohs buried to protect them from tomb robbers?

• Inside the pyramids

• In the Valley of the Kings

• In the desert

• In the Nile River

The Great Pyramid of Giza is recognized as one of the ______.

• Seven Wonders of the World

• Ancient Wonders of the World

• Natural Wonders of the World

• Technological Wonders of the World