Egyptian Architecture
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- Q1Which ancient Egyptian structure is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?The Valley of the KingsThe Great Pyramid of GizaThe Colossi of MemnonThe Temple of Luxor30s
- Q2What was the purpose of obelisks in ancient Egyptian architecture?To provide housing for priestsTo serve as burial chambersTo honor gods or pharaohsTo store grain and food supplies30s
- Q3What is the purpose of the pylons in ancient Egyptian temple architecture?To store sacred artifactsTo serve as monumental gatewaysTo provide housing for priestsTo symbolize the afterlife30s
- Q4Which ancient Egyptian architectural feature is characterized by a massive gateway with sloping walls?A corbel archAn obeliskA hypostyle hallA propylon30s
- Q5Egypt is part of which continent?AustraliaAfricaNorth AmericaAsia30s
- Q6Egyptians lived along which river?MississippiDes Plaines RiverNo Name RiverNile30s
- Q7What is the group of buildings which include pyramids, temples, tombs, and massive walls called?Cleopatra's PyramidsGreat Wall of ChinaStonehengeGiza Necropolis30s
- Q8Which pyramid is the oldest, largest and known as one of the 7 wonders of the world?Pyramid of MenkaurePyramid of King TutPyramid of KhufuPyramid of Giza30s
- Q9What is the Sphinx?A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human or animal.A species of endangered bird.A type of poisonous snake.An ancient Egyptian temple.30s
- Q10Where is the Great Sphinx of Giza located?IndiaEgyptMexicoGreece30s
- Q11What is the purpose of the Sphinx in ancient Egyptian architecture?To serve as a religious sanctuary.To represent wisdom and knowledge.To provide a gathering place for communities.To guard and protect important structures or tombs.30s
- Q12What is the purpose of a pyramid?To serve as a recreational facility for ancient rulers.To serve as a place of worship for ancient civilizations.To store grains and food supplies in ancient civilizations.To serve as a monumental tomb for pharaohs and royalty in ancient Egypt.To provide shelter for animals in the desert.30s
- Q13Where are pyramids most commonly found?India.Mexico.Egypt.Greece.China.30s
- Q14Which pharaoh is credited with building the Great Pyramid of Giza?KhufuNefertitiTutankhamunCleopatra30s
- Q15What is the approximate height of the Great Pyramid of Giza?321 feet (97.8 meters)481 feet (146.6 meters)761 feet (231.9 meters)631 feet (192.3 meters)30s