Abu Rawash Pyramid of Djedefre Quiz
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What is the most northern pyramid in Egypt, apart from the ruins of Lepsius pyramid number one?

  • Pyramid of Djedefre (correct)
  • Pyramid of Menkaure
  • Pyramid of Khafre
  • Great Pyramid of Giza
  • What is the current archaeological consensus about the completion status of the Pyramid of Djedefre?

  • It was never completed
  • It was completed and similar in size to the Pyramid of Menkaure (correct)
  • It was completed but larger than expected
  • It was completed but smaller than expected
  • Which pyramid at Giza retains part of its original polished limestone casing near the apex?

  • Pyramid of Khafre (correct)
  • Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Pyramid of Khufu
  • Pyramid of Menkaure
  • What has quarrying done to the Pyramid of Djedefre at Abu Rawash?

    <p>Left it with little stone remaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the smaller satellite edifices known as at the Giza pyramid complex?

    <p>Queen's pyramids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pyramid at the Abusir site is considered the best-preserved?

    <p>Pyramid of Sahure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the Abusir pyramids considered to be of inferior quality compared to those of the Fourth Dynasty?

    <p>They were made of low-quality local limestone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the Giza pyramid complex a popular tourist destination since antiquity?

    <p>Being listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Layer Pyramid at Zawyet el-Aryan appear unfinished?

    <p>The pharaoh who commissioned it passed away before completion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara as one of the world's oldest monumental structures?

    <p>It is built from dressed stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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