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The Great Sphinx of Giza

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What is currently housed in the British Museum?

A statue of the Sphinx

A rock sample from the Sphinx's location

A miniature of the Sphinx's temple

Fragments of the Sphinx's beard (correct)

Why was the body of the Sphinx lengthened?

To provide additional support for the temple

To increase the aesthetic appeal of the monument

To make it more visible from a distance

To increase the strength of the rock due to its softness (correct)

What geological feature affected the construction of the Sphinx?

The presence of underground water

The hardness of the rock

The softness of the rock over time (correct)

The instability of the surrounding soil

What is the purpose of the Sphinx's temple?

To provide a foundation for the Sphinx Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Sphinx's beard?

It symbolizes the power of the pharaoh Signup and view all the answers

What does the sphinx symbolize in the context of the temple?

The pharaoh presenting offerings to the sun god Signup and view all the answers

In what setting is the sphinx typically found?

In the court of the temple Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the sun god in the context of the sphinx?

The sun god is the recipient of the pharaoh's offerings Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the pharaoh and the sun god in the context of the sphinx?

The pharaoh is the sun god's worshiper Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the pharaoh in the context of the sphinx?

To make offerings to the sun god Signup and view all the answers

What feature of a lion is replaced by the nemes headdress on a sphinx?

Mane Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall body shape of a sphinx?

Recumbent Signup and view all the answers

What is the combination of features that defines a sphinx?

Lion's body with human head Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nemes headdress on a sphinx?

To replace the lion's mane Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the human head on a sphinx?

It symbolizes intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Sphinx and Its Temple

Fragments of the Sphinx's beard are housed in the British Museum.

The Sphinx's Structure and Symbolism

The Sphinx's body was lengthened to increase the strength of the rock due to the geological conditions of the location.
The Sphinx symbolizes the pharaoh presenting offerings to the sun god.
The Sphinx is depicted in a recumbent lion position with a human head.
The nemes headdress replaced the lion's mane on the Sphinx.

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Explore the fascinating history and architecture of the Great Sphinx of Giza, including its temple and the reasons behind its unique structure. Learn about the geological challenges that influenced its design and the preservation of its fragments in museums.