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What material were the walls of Egyptian houses primarily made of?
What material were the walls of Egyptian houses primarily made of?
Why were Egyptian houses painted white?
Why were Egyptian houses painted white?
What was the main purpose of the Great Pyramid?
What was the main purpose of the Great Pyramid?
What types of tools were used to carve and cut the stones used in the Great Pyramid?
What types of tools were used to carve and cut the stones used in the Great Pyramid?
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Which of the following groups were NOT involved in the construction of the Great Pyramid?
Which of the following groups were NOT involved in the construction of the Great Pyramid?
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How many stones were used to build the Great Pyramid?
How many stones were used to build the Great Pyramid?
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What was the approximate length of one side of the Great Pyramid?
What was the approximate length of one side of the Great Pyramid?
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What was the primary source of the stones used to build the Great Pyramid?
What was the primary source of the stones used to build the Great Pyramid?
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Study Notes
Egyptian Architecture - Houses
- Egyptians built houses from mud bricks, mixing soil, water, and straw.
- Small windows were built high in the walls to reduce sunlight.
- Walls were often painted white to reduce heat.
- Roofs were made from woven palm leaves and sticks.
- Lower and middle classes used woven mats for bedding.
- Upper class used wooden frames and matresses.
Egyptian Architecture - The Great Pyramid
- Khufu wanted a monument to show how great he was and demanded a pyramid.
- Pyramids held tombs of rulers, including Khufu's father's.
- Khufu wanted the largest pyramid ever built.
- The pyramid used 2.3 million stones.
- These stones were cut with copper saws and chisels.
- The pyramid's sides were 220 meters long.
- Teams of workers (farmers, slaves) performed specific jobs.
- The construction took 20 years.
- Artists carved sculptures and painted pictures inside walls for an artistic effect.
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Description
Explore the fascinating aspects of Egyptian architecture, focusing on the construction techniques of houses and the grandeur of the Great Pyramid. Learn about the materials used, design features, and the social classes that influenced living conditions. Delve into the historical significance of these structures in ancient Egypt.
