Great Pyramid of Giza Facts

The video provides a brief lesson on the Great Pyramid of Giza, highlighting its status as the largest Egyptian pyramid and the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It discusses the pyramid's construction, including its dimensions and alignment with cardinal directions. The video also explores the mathematical significance of the pyramid's dimensions in relation to Earth's measurements, emphasizing the engineering precision involved in its construction.

What is the historical significance of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• It was built in the 16th Century BC.

• It is the newest of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

• It is the smallest Egyptian pyramid.

• It is the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

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

• 1.5 million

• 2.3 million

• 3.5 million

• 4.2 million

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What is the total weight of the Great Pyramid?

• 3.2 billion kilograms

• 7.2 billion kilograms

• 6.2 billion kilograms

• 5.2 billion kilograms

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What is the height of the Great Pyramid in meters?

• 150.7 meters

• 136.7 meters

• 146.7 meters

• 140.7 meters

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What is the length of the square base of the Great Pyramid in feet?

• 756.4 feet

• 746.4 feet

• 766.4 feet

• 736.4 feet

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How accurately is the base of the pyramid aligned to the cardinal directions?

• Up to 0.2 degrees

• Up to 0.5 degrees

• Up to 0.3 degrees

• Up to 0.1 degrees

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What is the polar radius of the Earth when the pyramid's height is multiplied by 43,200?

• 6,656.8 kilometers

• 6,556.8 kilometers

• 6,456.8 kilometers

• 6,356.8 kilometers

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What is the equatorial circumference of the Earth when the pyramid's base perimeter is multiplied by 43,200?

• 40,375 kilometers

• 40,275 kilometers

• 40,175 kilometers

• 40,075 kilometers

What is the rate of Earth's axial precession?

• One degree every 62 years

• One degree every 82 years

• One degree every 72 years

• One degree every 92 years

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How is the number 43,200 related to Earth's axial precession?

• It is equal to 72 times 700.

• It is equal to 72 times 800.

• It is equal to 72 times 600.

• It is equal to 72 times 500.

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