The Construction of the Great Pyramid

When did Pharaoh Khufu take the throne?

• 2575 B.C.E.

• 3000 B.C.E.

• 2000 B.C.E.

• 1500 B.C.E.

Who was the architect of the Great Pyramid?

• Imhotep

• Hemiunu

• Amenhotep

• Senemut

Why did the Egyptians choose the west bank of the Nile for the pyramid's construction site?

• It had a plateau of bedrock

• It was easier to transport materials

• It was closer to the quarries

• It was a sacred site

How many workers were required for the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• 25,000

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

What type of stone was used for the interior of the pyramid?

• Marble

• Yellow limestone

• Granite

• Sandstone

How long were the sleds used to transport stones?

• 11 meters

• 7 meters

• 5 meters

• 9 meters

What tools were used to shape the limestone after it hardened?

• Wooden mallets and copper chisels

• Bronze chisels

• Stone axes

• Iron hammers

What is the name of the spacious granite room located at the heart of the pyramid?

• Queen's Chamber

• King's Chamber

• Pharaoh's Chamber

• Grand Gallery

What was the Grand Gallery possibly used for?

• A ceremonial hall

• An ancient freight elevator

• A storage room

• A burial site

What material was used for all the pyramid's support beams?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble