The Old Kingdom
What advancements flourished during the Old Kingdom?
"Trade, technology, building, writing, and art also flourished."
How did King Djoser improve burial structures?
"King Djoser took this idea to the next level by designing a 200-foot-high tomb made of giant steps.
How did Khufu employ workers for building the Great Pyramid?
Khufu probably employed farmers unable to farm during the annual floods."
What was the significance of the Old Kingdom in Egyptian history?
What was Imhotep’s role in designing Djoser’s tomb?
"Imhotep, Djoser’s vizier, designed a 200-foot-high tomb made of giant steps."
How many limestone and granite blocks were used to build the Great Pyramid?
"Some 18,000 workers quarried, cut, and placed 2.3 million two-and-a-half-ton limestone and granite blocks."
How did the pyramids represent the Egyptian belief about life after death?
The pyramids represented the Egyptian belief that life is a passageway to the afterlife.
What was the purpose of the maze of chambers beneath the step pyramid?
"The maze of chambers was packed with items for the pharaoh’s spirit to use in the afterlife."
What was stored inside the Great Pyramid?
"Deep inside were Khufu’s tomb and treasure."