Quiz on Egyptian Pyramids

Who were the pyramids built to honor?

• Common people

• Foreign invaders

• Pharaohs

• Merchants

What was the purpose of building a magnificent tomb for the pharaohs?

• To display wealth

• To ensure a peaceful afterlife

• To attract tourists

• To store food supplies

Who was the pharaoh during the construction of the step pyramid?

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Djoser

• Akhenaten

Whose pyramid on the Giza Plateau is the largest in history?

• Sneferu

• Khafre

• Menkaure

• Khufu

How long did it take to complete the Great Pyramid?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

What is the Great Sphinx?

• A pyramid

• A temple

• A statue of a mythical creature

• A tomb

What is the significance of the Great Sphinx?

• It is a tomb

• It is a temple

• It is a statue with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion

• It is a pyramid

How were the stones transported to the building site?

• By air

• By road

• By the Nile River

• By underground tunnels

What is the modern name of Khufu’s pyramid?

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Pyramid of Khafre

• The Pyramid of Menkaure

• The Red Pyramid

What is the purpose of the smaller pyramids surrounding the three main pyramids?

• For decoration

• For storing treasures

• For the queens and family members

• For military purposes