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The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids.
True (A)
The main purpose of the pyramids was to serve as administrative centers for the ruling class.
The main purpose of the pyramids was to serve as administrative centers for the ruling class.
False (B)
The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara is the first pyramid in Egypt.
The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara is the first pyramid in Egypt.
True (A)
Queen Hatshepsut is most known for choosing to represent herself with male attributes as a statement of her power.
Queen Hatshepsut is most known for choosing to represent herself with male attributes as a statement of her power.
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The Valley of the Queens is the main burial site for pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
The Valley of the Queens is the main burial site for pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
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The Bent Pyramid at Dahshur is known for its unique change in angle halfway up its construction.
The Bent Pyramid at Dahshur is known for its unique change in angle halfway up its construction.
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The Great Pyramid was constructed over a period of approximately 100 years.
The Great Pyramid was constructed over a period of approximately 100 years.
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Mastabas were the precursors to the more elaborate pyramids, serving as early burial structures that were rectangular with flat roofs.
Mastabas were the precursors to the more elaborate pyramids, serving as early burial structures that were rectangular with flat roofs.
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The Valley of the Kings was primarily used for the burial of the queens of the New Kingdom.
The Valley of the Kings was primarily used for the burial of the queens of the New Kingdom.
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The Sphinx sculpture at Giza is believed to represent the face of the Pharaoh Akhenaten.
The Sphinx sculpture at Giza is believed to represent the face of the Pharaoh Akhenaten.
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The Pyramid of Khafre at Giza is slightly larger than the Great Pyramid.
The Pyramid of Khafre at Giza is slightly larger than the Great Pyramid.
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The main function of the pyramids was to serve as temples for worshipping the gods.
The main function of the pyramids was to serve as temples for worshipping the gods.
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The Step Pyramid of Djoser was designed by the architect Imhotep, who was later deified.
The Step Pyramid of Djoser was designed by the architect Imhotep, who was later deified.
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Queen Hatshepsut is recognized for her rule as a pharaoh where she is always shown as a woman in her statuary.
Queen Hatshepsut is recognized for her rule as a pharaoh where she is always shown as a woman in her statuary.
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The Valley of the Queens was a necropolis primarily for the wives and children of pharaohs.
The Valley of the Queens was a necropolis primarily for the wives and children of pharaohs.
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The Pyramid of Menkaure at Giza is the tallest of all the pyramids on the Giza plateau.
The Pyramid of Menkaure at Giza is the tallest of all the pyramids on the Giza plateau.
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The main builders of the pyramids were conscripted slaves from conquered lands.
The main builders of the pyramids were conscripted slaves from conquered lands.
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The pyramids were exclusively built by the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom.
The pyramids were exclusively built by the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom.
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The primary use of the pyramids was to store excess grains and other food.
The primary use of the pyramids was to store excess grains and other food.
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The Sphinx at Giza is carved completely from a single block of granite.
The Sphinx at Giza is carved completely from a single block of granite.
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The Step Pyramid of Djoser was constructed entirely of mud brick.
The Step Pyramid of Djoser was constructed entirely of mud brick.
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The Great Pyramid's original outer layer was made of polished limestone, giving it a smooth, reflective surface.
The Great Pyramid's original outer layer was made of polished limestone, giving it a smooth, reflective surface.
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The Bent Pyramid's change in angle was planned from the beginning to ensure that the structure could bear the weight.
The Bent Pyramid's change in angle was planned from the beginning to ensure that the structure could bear the weight.
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The Valley of the Kings was chosen as a burial site because its remote location helped to discourage grave robbers.
The Valley of the Kings was chosen as a burial site because its remote location helped to discourage grave robbers.
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The Sphinx's features are primarily made of sandstone and are the size of a car.
The Sphinx's features are primarily made of sandstone and are the size of a car.
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