Pharaoh
Who is a Pharaoh?
The most powerful ruler in ancient Egypt
How tall is the Great Pyramid NOW?
about 450 feet
The Great Sphinx has the body of what?
body of a lion
What was the purpose of the Sphinx?
To guard/protect
Were Pharaohs always men?
No
What was the name of the Pharaoh for whom the Great Pyramid was built for?
KHUFU
How do you spell the name of the Pharaoh for whom the Great Pyramid is built for?
KHUFU
How many pyramids were built in ancient Egypt?
120
Was the Pharaoh considered a god?
Yes
What is Giza?
A name for a region of Egypt where 3 famous pyramids are found
List all three building materials used to build the Great Pyramid
1-limestone
2-mortar
3-granite
Are there pyramids in other parts of the world?
Yes
Name 3 political powers that the Pharaoh had.
-owned all the land
-collected taxes
-defend Egypt against invaders
How heavy was one stone in the Great Pyramid?
Whose face is on the Great Sphinx?
face of Pharaoh Khafre
What was inside the pyramids?
Things the Pharaoh would need in the afterlife
How long did it take to build the Great Pyramid? How many workers were involved?
14 years
100,000 workers
What is a MASTABA?
a smaller building near a pyramid where the king's relatives were buried