Question

Check all that apply.

Choose the THREE facts that are true about each artwork.

stone carving of half man and half lion


Khafre as the sun god Ra

art had a looser feel

dates back to around 2575 BC

two carved niches represent sunrise and sunset

temple at front has 24 pillars to represent the 24 hours in a day

Answer 1

Here are the three facts that are true about the stone carving of half man and half lion (often referred to as the Great Sphinx of Giza) and Khafre as the sun god Ra:

1. **Dates back to around 2575 BC** - The Great Sphinx of Giza was constructed in the 4th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, around this time.

2. **Khafre as the sun god Ra** - Khafre is often associated with the sun god Ra, and he was believed to be a divine ruler during his reign.

3. **Two carved niches represent sunrise and sunset** - This likely refers to the way that ancient Egyptian monuments were often aligned with celestial events, symbolizing the cycle of day and night.

The other statements either do not directly apply or are not accurate in the context of the Sphinx or Khafre's mortuary temple. For example, while some artworks might have a looser feel, traditional Egyptian art, especially from this period, is known for its formal and rigid style. The temple associated with Khafre does not specifically have 24 pillars representing the hours of the day.