Inside the Great Pyramid Quiz

How long has the Great Pyramid of Giza existed?

• Nearly 2,500 years

• About 3,000 years

• Over 5,000 years

• More than 4,500 years

What was the Great Pyramid of Giza originally built as?

• A burial site

• A fortress

• A royal palace

• A temple

What is the name of the pharaoh for whom the Great Pyramid was built?

• Ramses II

• Djoser

• Khufu

• Tutankhamen

Approximately how many stone blocks were used to build the Great Pyramid?

• Nearly 3 million

• About 500,000

• More than 2 million

• Over 1 million

What technology is used by the ScanPyramids project to explore the pyramid?

• Satellite imagery

• High-tech scanning equipment

• Laser mapping

• Manual excavation

What did the newly discovered hidden passage above the main entrance turn out to be?

• A burial chamber

• A treasure room

• Empty

• Filled with hieroglyphics

Why do experts believe the empty passage was created?

• To store treasures

• To confuse robbers

• As a secret escape route

• To support the pyramid's weight

How tall is the Great Pyramid?

• About 450 feet

• 400 feet

• 500 feet

• 350 feet

What does the phrase 'towered over' imply in the context of the Great Pyramid?

• Stood taller than other structures

• Controlled the surrounding area

• Was revered by all

• Cast a large shadow

What future possibilities does Lehner hint at due to technological advances?

• None

• Tourist restrictions

• Building a new pyramid

• More discoveries