Ancient Egyptian Civilization: Great Pyramid and Sphinx

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What was the main purpose of one room in a Mastaba?

  • Storing food supplies
  • Holding religious ceremonies (correct)
  • Housing the remains of the dead
  • Serving as a living quarters for priests

Which ancient Egyptian ruler is associated with the construction of the Saqqara pyramid?

  • Pharaoh Tutankhamun
  • King Djoser (correct)
  • Imhotep
  • Amenhotep III

What architectural innovation was used to create the step pyramid at Saqqara?

  • Digging underground chambers
  • Layering several mastaba structures (correct)
  • Building a circular structure
  • Using limestone blocks

What represented a societal shift during the Middle Kingdom in Ancient Egypt?

<p>Power shift to local rulers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Karnak temple complex located?

<p>Luxor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of temple was built at Karnak to honor gods?

<p>Cult temples (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Pharaoh completed the Luxor temple complex during the New Kingdom period?

<p>Tutankhamun (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'What are obelisks?' - Based on the text, what is the most accurate description?

<p>Four-sided monuments standing upright (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'What is a Mastaba?' - Select the most accurate description from the options.

<p>'A rectangular, flat-roofed building with two main rooms' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'What was a unique feature of the Luxor Temple complex?' - Choose the most fitting option.

<p>'Presence of a man-made lake' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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