I WONDER - What Does The Sphinx Represent?

The Sphinx is thought to represent Pharaoh Khafre, who constructed the second pyramid at Giza. In ancient Egyptian belief, the Sphinx was built to protect the pharaoh's tomb and deter his adversaries.

Who is the Sphinx believed to represent?

• Pharaoh Khufu

• Pharaoh Khafre

• Pharaoh Menkaure

• Pharaoh Tutankhamun

Which pyramid did Pharaoh Khafre build?

• The Great Pyramid

• The third pyramid

• The second pyramid

• The first pyramid

In ancient Egyptian belief, what was Giza also considered to be?

• A god

• A city

• A pharaoh

• A monument

What was one of the purposes of the Sphinx according to ancient Egyptian religion?

• To guard the pharaoh's tomb

• To act as a sundial

• To serve as a temple

• To mark the Nile's flood levels

What was another purpose of the Sphinx?

• To intimidate enemies

• To store treasures

• To guide travelers

• To predict the weather