The Mysteries of the Sphinx

The video explores the Giza necropolis, focusing on the Sphinx's history and mysteries. It discusses the Sphinx's construction during Egypt's Fourth Dynasty, its enigmatic purpose, and its global recognition. The video highlights Napoleon's influence on European interest in Egyptian sites and the 1920s excavation that revealed the full Sphinx. It delves into debates about the Sphinx's age, referencing the Inventory Stela and erosion studies suggesting a pre-dynastic origin.

What is the Giza necropolis most famous for?

• The Great Wall of China

• Its collection of ancient Egyptian jewelry

• The immense pyramids and the Sphinx

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

What is the estimated length of the Great Sphinx of Giza?

• 100 feet

• 240 feet

• 500 feet

• 66 feet

What makes the Great Sphinx of Giza unique compared to other sphinxes?

• It has wings

• It is a single sculpture in a specific location

• It is made of gold

• It is the smallest sphinx in Egypt

What was the Sphinx buried in for much of its history?

• Sand

• Lava

• Ice

• Water

What significant event in 1798 increased European interest in the Sphinx?

• The discovery of King Tut's tomb

• Napoleon's invasion of Egypt

• The building of the Eiffel Tower

• The opening of the Suez Canal

Who led the excavation that unearthed the Sphinx in the 1920s?

• Jean-François Champollion

• Emile Baraize

• Lord Carnarvon

• Howard Carter

What does the Inventory Stela suggest about the Sphinx?

• It was repaired by Pharaoh Khufu after being struck by lightning

• It was constructed by Pharaoh Khufu

• It was built by aliens

• It was a gift from the Romans

Which Pharaoh is traditionally believed to have sculpted the Sphinx?

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Cleopatra

• Chephren

What type of erosion is found on the Sphinx that suggests an older age?

• Wind erosion

• Water weathering

• Volcanic erosion

• Glacial erosion

According to Robert Schoch, when might the Sphinx have originally been constructed?

• At the end of the last Ice Age, circa 10,000 BC

• In the 18th century

• During the Roman Empire

• In the 20th century