Daily Bellringer: The Great Pyramid of Giza

What is another name for the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Pyramid of Ra

• Pyramid of Cheops

• Pyramid of Anubis

• Pyramid of Osiris

What was the original height of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• 381 feet

• 454 feet

• 481 feet

• 500 feet

What was the primary purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• To serve as a temple for religious ceremonies.

• To house the body, treasures, and belongings of the Pharaoh for the afterlife.

• To function as an astronomical observatory.

• To act as a defensive fortress against invaders.

Which aspect of the Great Pyramid's construction demonstrates an advanced understanding of astronomy and geometry?

• Its ability to withstand earthquakes for millennia.

• The use of advanced machinery for lifting heavy stones.

• Its sides are almost perfectly aligned with the cardinal points of a compass.

• The intricate carvings and hieroglyphs on its exterior.

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