Egyptian Architecture

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The primary material used for construction of the pyramids was: limestone, marble

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limestone

Front

About how many blocks of limestone were used in a Pyramid?

Back

2,000,000

Front

The bigger and larger the Pyramid meant that the Pharaoh was highly important!

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TRUE

Front

Was the "Bent Pyramid" one of the earliest pyramids that collapsed and was patched back together?

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true

Front

Define "Pyramid"

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a four sided triangle with walls and a pointy top

Answer explanation

The Pyramid first began as a Mastaba, or a flat rectangular surface. Then, it developed into the Step Pyramid. After, it became the Bent Pyramid. Finally, it became the True Pyramid.

Front

A good example of Egyptian architecture was the Pyramid at Giza

Back

True

Front

The Sphinx is a statue of a "cat"

Back

false

Answer explanation

The Sphinx is a statue that has the body of a lion and the head of Pharaoh Khafre

Front

TRUE OR FALSE? You can still view Ancient Egyptian Architecture today.

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TRUE

Front

Which statue in today's society closely resembles the "Obelisk"? Options: the White House, the Washington Monument

Back

the Washington Monument

Answer explanation

The Washington Monument is supposed to represent George Washington's forefinger pointing to the sky

Front

Who was the Pharaoh?

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he was a dynamic person who acted as King, ruler, priest and God