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What material was primarily used to build Egyptian houses?
What material was primarily used to build Egyptian houses?
- Mud bricks (correct)
- Wood
- Brick
- Stone
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by Khufu as a symbol of his power.
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by Khufu as a symbol of his power.
True (A)
What was the primary purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
What was the primary purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Tomb for the pharaoh Khufu
Egyptian homes featured small windows placed high in the walls to reduce ______ and heat.
Egyptian homes featured small windows placed high in the walls to reduce ______ and heat.
Match the following Egyptian societal groups with their roles in the construction of the Great Pyramid:
Match the following Egyptian societal groups with their roles in the construction of the Great Pyramid:
Which of the following tools were NOT used by Egyptian workers to construct the Great Pyramid?
Which of the following tools were NOT used by Egyptian workers to construct the Great Pyramid?
The Great Pyramid was constructed in approximately ten years.
The Great Pyramid was constructed in approximately ten years.
Flashcards
Mud Bricks
Mud Bricks
Homes were built using mud bricks made from soil, Nile water, and straw.
High Windows
High Windows
Small windows were placed high to minimize heat and sunlight inside homes.
Cool Interiors
Cool Interiors
White paint was used on walls to reflect sunlight and cool interiors.
Khufu
Khufu
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Great Pyramid's Size
Great Pyramid's Size
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Construction Workforce
Construction Workforce
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20 Year Construction
20 Year Construction
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Study Notes
Egyptian Houses
- Egyptians made houses from mud bricks
- Mixed soil, water from the Nile, and straw to form bricks.
- Small windows placed high in the walls to reduce sunlight and heat.
- Walls often painted white
- Roofs made from woven sticks and palm leaves
- Middle and lower classes used mats made from grass as beds
- Upper class used wooden bed frames and woven mats.
The Great Pyramid
- Egyptian ruler Khufu wanted to build a pyramid to show his greatness.
- Pyramids were used to bury powerful rulers
- Khufu wanted the largest pyramid, believing bigger was better.
- Farmers, slaves, and other workers built the pyramid
- 2.3 million stones were used in the pyramid
- Each side of the pyramid measures 220 meters long.
- Stones were cut using copper saws and chisels and moved from the Nile River to the site
- Teams worked on specific tasks to complete the pyramid.
- Slaves and farmers did heavy lifting (carrying rocks)
- General laborers placed the rocks according to the architects' design.
- Artists painted pictures and carved sculptures into the inside walls of the pyramid.
- The pyramid took 20 years to build.
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