Where is Giza?

Pyramid of Cheops and Egyptian Architecture

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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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Jenny Buchanan
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On the west bank of the Nile River, directly opposite central Cairo, Egypt.
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What are the five advantages to building the pyramid of Cheops on this site?
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1. One square mile of fabulous limestone natural foundations 2. Quarries there on site, on the very same plateau 3. Another quarry for very fine limestone nearby 4. Site is near the Nile and therefore easy transport of supplies 5. On a plateau, pyramids visible for at least 50 miles
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What is the possible religious significance of the three chambers within the pyramid?
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1. Each chamber could represent a stage in the soul's journey after death (the heavens, the earth, and the underworld). 2. As the concept of the afterlife evolved, the chambers likely accommodated new rituals and beliefs regarding the pharaoh's journey.
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What is the possible religious significance of the exterior shape of the pyramid?
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1. The Benben embodies themes of creation, rebirth, and divine connection. 2. The pyramids serve as monumental expressions of solar energy and spiritual transformation. 3. Reflects profound themes of rebirth, divinity, and the connection between the deceased and the divine.
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What are the theories about how the Pyramid of Cheops was constructed?
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1. Ramp Systems: Massive stone blocks were transported on sledges up large ramps. 2. Sled Transportation: Sleds dragged over causeways made it easier to move the slabs. 3. Internal Ramp: A system of ramps inside the pyramid to elevate stones. 4. Workforce Organization: 20,000 skilled workers per crew were involved. 5. Use of the Nile for Transport: Limestone blocks were shipped via boats along the Nile.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does an Egyptian temple gateway, a pylon, look like?
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Pylon, a Greek word that means 'gate'.
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What is entasis?
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Entasis: the convexity of the shaft of a column.
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What is a clerestory?
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Clerestory: a part of a building that rises above adjoining rooftops and is pierced by window openings to admit light to the interior.
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What is a longitudinal axis?
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Longitudinal Axis: A line that lies along the length of an essentially symmetrical building and bisects it.
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