7 Wonders: Ch. 1: The Great Pyramid at Giza

Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza located?

• Rome, Italy

• Athens, Greece

• Cairo, Egypt

• Istanbul, Turkey

How tall was the Great Pyramid when it was built?

• 20-story building

• 50-story skyscraper

• 100-story building

• As tall as a lighthouse

What material was used to build the Great Pyramid?

• Marble and brick

• Limestone and granite

• Wood and clay

• Bronze and steel

Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered remarkable?

• It was built by aliens

• It remained the tallest structure in the world for 3,880 years

• It was built in just one year

• It is the only pyramid in Egypt

The Great Pyramid was constructed during the years _______________ to _________________.

• 2580 to 2560 BC.

• 3000 to 2900 BC.

• 2000 to 2400 BC.

• 3500 to 2500 BC

Who was the Great Pyramid built for?

• Pharaoh Tutankhamun

• Pharaoh Ramses II

• Pharaoh Khufu

• Pharaoh Akhenaten

The pyramid was built by _____________________________ rather than enslaved people.

• paid workers

• skill workers

• holy men

• Egyptians

How many blocks of stone were used to build the pyramid?

• Around 100,000

• Over 2 million

• About 500,000

• Less than 1 million

Khufu was known as a(n) _____________________________ leader.

What is the name of the stone coffin that held Khufu’s body?

• Mausoleum

• Sarcophagus

• Crypt

• Casket