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WorksheetsWorld of Wonders: The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The Great Pyramid has 2 names, true or false
No, it has 3 names
Its only name is the Great Pyramid
Yes, it is sometimes called the pyramid of Keops or of Khufu
It is called the sphinx
How were ancient Egyptians able to build the pyramid without technology? How did they succeed in creating almost perfect shape?
They did not build it. Aliens did.
They used a system of ropes and markings on the ground in front of the pyramid. They used the shadow of the pyramid to follow the plan. They used Pythagore's theorem to create a perfect triangular shape.
They followed their guts and had a giant ruler. They adjusted the shape when they saw it was getting crooked.
They asked the Greek to come build it for them. It cost them a lot of money and almost ruined the Pharaoh.
Name the rooms inside the pyramid (not counting air vents and other weird spaces)
Hidden entrance, king's room and church
Hidden entrance, first corridor, queen's room, treasure room
King's chamber, treasure room, burial room
King's chamber, queen's chamber and grand gallery
How long did it take to build the pyramid?
Between 14 to 20 years
50 years
Between 5 to 10 years
100 years
What is the most likely way they transported the blocks to the top of the pyramid?
They used a giant ramp that was as high and long as the pyramid.
They used "tunnel" ramps inside the pyramid.
Aliens used beaming rays and made the blocks float.
They drank magic potion giving superhuman strength.
How were the builders able to turn the blocks around when they arrived at the corner of the pyramid?
They added 3 men to the team and pushed harder.
The corners of the pyramid were left open and they would use a team of 6 men to turn the blocks around.
The corners of the pyramid were left open, and they used a crane to turn the blocks around.
Again, the builders were not humans, aliens used beaming rays and floated the blocks around.
How old is the pyramid of Khufu?
It is around 2000 years old.
At least 7000 years old.
Around 4000 years old.
Around 5000 years old.
The Pharaoh ________________ ordered the pyramid to build as his ___________.
Khufu; tomb
vizier; tomb
Hemon; tomb
Khufu; wonder of the world
What was the name of the pyramid's architect?
Amon
Hemon
Tutankhamon
Imotep
How heavy are most of the blocks forming of the pyramid?
Heavy enough to crush someone's face.
About 1 ton each.
Most blocks are between 2 or 3 tons.
Most blocks weight about 5 tons.
