The Pyramids of Egypt - How & Why They Were Built

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• 2.3 million blocks

• A total weight of 6 million tons

• All of the above

• An approximate height of 350 feet

What is a notable characteristic of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• It was built using simple, primitive technologies.

• Its sides vary in length by more than a foot.

• It is composed of approximately 2.3 million blocks.

• It was the tallest structure on Earth for 10 centuries.

Which statement accurately describes the evolution of pyramid building in ancient Egypt?

• The earliest pyramids had smooth, sloping sides.

• The Great Pyramid was the first pyramid ever built.

• The first pyramids were built on the East Bank of the Nile.

• The Step Pyramid at Saqqara is considered the oldest stone building on Earth.

Which of the following methods did ancient Egyptians use to achieve precise alignment for the Great Pyramid?

• Using advanced laser sighting equipment

• Observing the rising and setting points of stars

• Employing large magnetic compasses

• Relying on complex mechanical gears

How did the ancient Egyptians ensure the pyramid base was perfectly flat and level?

• By using optical instruments and cranes.

• By carving a level base out of bedrock using measuring rods and cords.

• By filling a long channel with water and carving the rock to the water's level.

• By using A-frame tools to check the level of each section.

The pyramids where made of ...

• Marble

• Granite

• Slate

• Limestone

What material embedded in copper saws was primarily responsible for cutting granite for the ancient Egyptians?

• Copper

• Sand

• Quartz crystals

• Arsenic

The angle used on the smooth pyramids was?

• 35

• 95

• 55

• 75

How were the internal stones of the pyramids primarily finished?

• Roughly finished, with gaps filled by rubble and gypsum mortar.

• Precisely cut and fitted to minimize gaps.

• Polished smooth to reflect sunlight brilliantly.

• Carved from the highest grade limestone for durability.

How many men do modern experts believed worked on Khufu's pyramid?

• 20,000

• 25,000

• 30,000

• 35,000