What was the primary reason for the construction of the first dam in Memphis?

Exploring Ancient Egyptian Engineering Marvels

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To protect the city from annual flooding
To improve agricultural irrigation
To generate electricity
To create a reservoir for drinking water
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the architect responsible for building the first stone pyramid?
Menes
Khufu
Imhotep
Sneferu
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significant architectural innovation introduced by Imhotep in Djoser's pyramid?
Step pyramid design
Circular base
Wooden framework
Use of mud bricks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which pyramid is known as the first true smooth-sided pyramid?
The Step Pyramid
The Meidum Pyramid
The Red Pyramid
The Bent Pyramid
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for Sneferu's multiple pyramid constructions?
To compete with other pharaohs
To perfect the engineering of pyramids
To create more tombs for his family
To use up excess resources
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unique about the portraits of Pharaoh Sesostris?
They were made of gold.
They were destroyed by his enemies.
They showed a very human and emotional side.
They depicted him as a god.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Akhenaten move the capital from Thebes to Amarna?
To escape a plague in Thebes.
To be closer to the Mediterranean Sea.
To establish a new religious center dedicated to Aten.
To find better agricultural land.
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