The Pyramid of Egypt

Question 1

100

What was the original height of the Great Pyramid of Giza when it was first built?

What was the original height of the Great Pyramid of Giza when it was first built?

A. About 137 meters

B. About 146.5 meters

C. About 155 meters

D. About 120 meters

Answer: B. About 146.5 meters

Question 2

200

During what time period did pyramids first appear in Ancient Egypt?

A. From 3000 to 2500 BC

B. From 2575 to 2150 BC

C. From 2000 to 1500 BC

D. From 1500 to 1000 BC

Answer: B. From 2575 to 2150 BC

Question 3

300

Approximately how many stone blocks were used to build the Great Pyramid of Giza?

A. About 1 million blocks

B. About 2.3 million blocks

C. About 4.5 million blocks

D. About 6 million blocks

Answer: B. About 2.3 million blocks

Question 4

400

Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

A. Khafre

B. Khufu

C. Menkaure

D. Djoser

Answer: B. Khufu

Question 5

500

Who was the architect of the first step pyramid (the Pyramid of Djoser)?

A. Imhotep

B. Hemiunu

C. Senenmut

D. Manetho

Answer: A. Imhotep