4 b history Flashcards
1
Q
what kinds of tombs did the egyptian pharaohs have?
A
pyramids
2
Q
what were the pyramids made of?
A
stone (capped with gold)
3
Q
who had the largest pyramid, called the great pyramid, build for himself?
A
the pharaoh cheops
4
Q
how long did it take to build cheops’ great pyramid?
A
20 years
5
Q
who built the pyramids?
A
thousands of workers, and slaves
6
Q
what is the giant statue that looks like a lion with a man’s head called?
A
the great sphinx
7
Q
did the great pyramid keep out robbers?
A
no, cheops’ mummy and treasures were all stolen
8
Q
tell me about the egyptian pyramids
A
ancient egyptians thought their pharaohs were gods, so they built pyramids for their tombs.
