Monday: Response to Text

 The Pyramids of Giza

Highlight the correct answers or write down the correct answer.

1. The Great Pyramid is one of the … wonders of the world.

a) Nine b) Eight

c) Seven d) Six

2. Why was the Great Pyramid of Giza given its name?

a) To emphasize its shape b) To emphasize its importance

c) To emphasize its age d) To emphasize its size

3. Which of the following are NOT an Egyptian King?

a) Cleopatra b) Khufu

c) Chephren d) Menkaure

4. What would the labourers NOT HAVE used to build the Pyramids?

a) Their hands b) Mechanical Cranes

c) Sticks and ropes d) No technology

5. How long does it say the pyramids took to make?

a) 10 years b) 25 years

c) 15 years d) 20 years

6. What type of white rock covered the pyramids making it look beautiful?

a) Lemonstone b) Diamonds

c) Limestone d) Crystals

7. Why do you think the people who designed the pyramids made passageways difficult?

→so that the robbers couldn’t get inside and steal the things that were buried with the emperor. 

8. Why do you think it may be hard for historians to say how the Pyramids were built?

→because they wondered how the egyptian moved the stones that were so heavy. We can’t move them with the technology that we have today