Old Kingdom. (7)

What is the body of the Great Sphinx made of?

• Gold

• Stone

• Marble

• Wood

What does the Great Pyramid symbolize in terms of Egyptian pharaohs?

• Political alliances

• Military conquests

• Old Kingdom prosperity

• Religious beliefs

What is the purpose of the Great Sphinx?

• Decorative monument

• Symbol of power

• Guardian of sacred sites

• Pharaoh's tomb

Who is believed to have ordered the construction of the Great Sphinx?

• Khufu

• Khafre

• Ramses

• Tutankhamun

Whose likeness is believed to be represented by the human head of the Great Sphinx?

• Khufu

• Khafre

• Ramses

• Tutankhamun

What did many Egyptians believe about the mythical sphinx?

• It was a fictional creature

• It had no significance

• It was a guardian of sacred sites

• It represented a specific pharaoh

What is the significance of the Great Sphinx in relation to the Great Pyramid at Giza?

• A decorative statue

• A mythical guardian

• A symbol of royal power

• A historical artifact

What is the height of the Great Sphinx?

• 240 feet

• 73 meters

• 66 feet

• 20 meters

What is the believed connection between the human head on the Sphinx and Khufu’s son Khafre?

• They were siblings

• They were political rivals

• The head represents Khafre

• The head represents Khufu

What is unique about the Great Pyramid's place in history, according to the text?

• It marks the end of pyramid construction

• It signifies the decline of the Old Kingdom

• It remains a lasting symbol of power

• It was overshadowed by later pyramids