Ancient Egypt: The Sphinx Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Sphinx?
A
A mythological creature
With the body of a lion
And the head of a person (mostly of a Pharaoh or god)
2
Q
Why were they built?
A
To guard importan areas such as tombs and temples
3
Q
When was the Great Sphinx of Giza built?
A
It was carved around 2500 BC.
4
Q
In which direction does the Great Sphinx of Giza face?
A
The sunrise
5
Q
How big is it?
A
73m long
8m wide
20m high
6
Q
How did the Great Sphinx of Giza look different to now?
A
- It had a long braided beard
- It had a nose
- It was painted in bright colours
7
Q
What happened to its nose?
A
Not 100%
Most think it was removed by people who thought it was evil
8
Q
What is the “legend of the Sphinx”?
A
It was buried under sand and a young prince Thutmose fell asleep near it’s head.
That night he had a dream that if he restored it he would become Pharaoh.
He restored it and later became Pharaoh.
