Pyramid Construction Quiz
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Test your knowledge of pyramid construction theories with this quick quiz!
Questions and Answers
- 1.The great Egyptian pyramids of the Old Kingdom were constructed in what area of ancient Egypt?
- A.
Memphis
- B.
Giza
- C.
Thebes
- D.
Luxor
- 2.
- A.
100,000
- B.
200,000
- C.
20,000
- D.
5,000
- 3.Today we realize that slave labor was necessary for the construction of the ancient pyramids.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.How old are the great pyramids of ancient Egypt?
- A.
2,000 years old
- B.
5,000 years old
- C.
10,000 years old
- 5.Today, the most commonly accepted theory on how pyramids were constructed is ...
- A.
A large crane lifted the stone blocks in place
- B.
A mile-long ramp extended up the side of the pyramid in order for the stone blocks to be put in place
- C.
A ramp wound around the sides, or perhaps even inside, the pyramid for the blocks to be put in place
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