The largest of the pyramids at Giza is the _____________, which covers an area of almost thirteen acres.
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Responses
Saqqara
Saqqara
Great Pyramid
Great Pyramid
Cheops
Cheops
Step Pyramid
Step Pyramid
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Great Pyramid
Which of the following helps explain why the pyramids have been able to withstand thousands of years of erosion?
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Responses
They serve as the tombs of kings, and therefore are filled with artwork and artifacts.
They serve as the tombs of kings, and therefore are filled with artwork and artifacts.
They are almost entirely solid, with only a few passages and chambers carved into their interiors.
They are almost entirely solid, with only a few passages and chambers carved into their interiors.
They were purposefully constructed close to each other in order to reduce wind erosion.
They were purposefully constructed close to each other in order to reduce wind erosion.
The inner chambers are filled with relief paintings and carvings.
(1 point)
Responses
They serve as the tombs of kings, and therefore are filled with artwork and artifacts.
They serve as the tombs of kings, and therefore are filled with artwork and artifacts.
They are almost entirely solid, with only a few passages and chambers carved into their interiors.
They are almost entirely solid, with only a few passages and chambers carved into their interiors.
They were purposefully constructed close to each other in order to reduce wind erosion.
They were purposefully constructed close to each other in order to reduce wind erosion.
The inner chambers are filled with relief paintings and carvings.
1 answer