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Questions and Answers
Who designed the first step pyramid for King Djoser?
Who designed the first step pyramid for King Djoser?
- An architect named Imhotep (correct)
- King Djoser himself
- A group of skilled workers
- A team of foreign engineers
What was the purpose of building the pyramids?
What was the purpose of building the pyramids?
- To provide shelter for the people
- To create a palace for the afterlife (correct)
- To house the living pharaohs
- To demonstrate the power of the Egyptian government
How many workers were involved in building the Great Pyramid of Khufu?
How many workers were involved in building the Great Pyramid of Khufu?
- 40,000
- 20,000 (correct)
- 10,000
- 30,000
Flashcards
Who designed the first step pyramid?
Who designed the first step pyramid?
Imhotep, an architect, designed the first step pyramid.
Purpose of pyramids
Purpose of pyramids
Pyramids were built to serve as palaces for the afterlife, ensuring the pharaoh's comfort and status in the next world.
Workers of Khufu's pyramid
Workers of Khufu's pyramid
Approximately 20,000 workers were involved in the construction of the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
