Exploring Pyramid Construction Techniques

For how many years did the Great Pyramid remain the tallest man-made structure?

• 2,000 years

• 3,000 years

• 4,000 years

• 5,000 years

What was the only metal available to the Egyptians when they built the pyramids?

• Copper

• Steel

• Bronze

• Iron

How many stones were used to build the Great Pyramid?

• 3 million

• 1 million

• 4 million

• 2 million

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What recent discoveries suggest about the pyramid builders?

• They were slaves

• They were aliens

• They were time travelers

• They were skilled workers

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How did the Egyptians likely reduce the friction when transporting large stones?

• Using oil

• Using wheels

• Using rollers

• Wetting the sand

What material was used for the internal stones of the pyramid?

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Granite

How far was the granite quarry from Giza?

• 750 kilometers

• 1,250 kilometers

• 500 kilometers

• 1,000 kilometers

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What is the hardness scale rating of quartz?

• 5

• 7

• 6

• 8

What is the most likely method used to build the top levels of the pyramid?

• Straight ramps

• Spiral ramps

• Levers

• Cranes

What material was used to cover the very top of the pyramid?

• Gold

• Electrum

• Bronze

• Silver