TED-Ed: How did they build the Great Pyramid of Giza? | Soraya Field Fiorio

Who was the architect responsible for the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• Amenhotep

• Senemut

• Hemiunu

• Imhotep

How many workers were involved in the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 25,000

• 10,000

What material was primarily used for the interior stones of the pyramid?

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Marble

• Yellow limestone

What was the average weight of the stones used in the pyramid?

• 100 tons

• 10 tons

• 50 tons

• 80 tons

What construction method is most widely accepted for moving stones into place?

• Pulley systems

• Levers

• Limestone ramps

• Cranes

What was the purpose of the Grand Gallery within the pyramid?

• A storage room

• A burial chamber

• A ceremonial hall

• An ancient freight elevator

What material was used to cover the capstone of the pyramid?

• Silver

• Bronze

• Electrum

• Gold