How the Great Pyramid at Giza was built

When did the construction of Pharaoh Khufu's eternal resting place begin?

• Circa 3800 B.C.E.

• Circa 2575 B.C.E.

• After 20 years of planning

• After the monument became the world's tallest

Why was the Nile's West Bank chosen as the construction site for the Great Pyramid?

• It was closer to the main limestone quarry.

• It had a plateau of bedrock that could support the pyramid.

• It was a sacred location for the setting sun.

• It was easily accessible by a 6.5 km canal.

What was a key characteristic of the labor force that built the Great Pyramid?

• They were enslaved people forced into labor.

• They were paid highly for their specialized skills.

• They were citizens required to perform manual labor for the government.

• They were foreign workers brought in for their expertise.

What material was primarily used for the pyramid's interior support beams?

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Dolerite