Egyptian Pyramids

Which of the following explains why the Egyptians built the pyramids?

• The pyramids were built as symbols of their power and wealth

• The pyramids were built as protection against enemies

• The pyramids were built as burial places and monuments to the Pharaohs.

• The pyramids were built to store valuable resources.

There are around 138 Egyptian pyramids. Which one is the largest?

• the Pyramid of Khufu, also called the Great Pyramid of Giza.

• Djoser Pyramid

• Khafre's Pyramid and the Great Sphinx

• The Red Pyramid

Which of the following is NOT true of Egyptian pyramids?

• The pyramids of Egypt are all built to the west of the Nile River. This is because the western side was associated with the land of the dead.

• The base of a pyramid was always a perfect triangle.

• They were built mostly of limestone.

• There were traps and curses put on the tombs and the pyramids to try and keep robbers out.

The first Egyptian pyramid is believed to be

• The Red Pyramid

• The Pyramid of Djoser

• The Great Pyramid of GIza

• The Pyramid of Khufu

Nearly all Egyptian Pyramids are located on the west bank of what River?

• The Nile River

• The Tigris River

• The Amazon River

• The Guadalupe River

Which of the following is true about the treasures that were buried in the tombs of the Pyramids?

• Egyptians were successful in preventing tomb robbers from taking most of the treasures.

• Tomb robbers avoided robbing pyramids out of respect for the dead.

• Egyptians were not prepared for tomb robbers and did nothing to prevent them from stealing from tombs.

• Tomb robbers targeted many of the royal tombs and most were eventually robbed.

Which continent are the Egyptian Pyramids found in?

• Egypt

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

Which American City has a museum with much of King Tut's treasures on display?

• Washington D.C.

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Houston

How old was King Tut when he became king?

• 9

• 19

• 29

• 39

In what year was King Tut's tomb found?

• 1902

• 1912

• 1922

• 1932