king menkaure and queen Flashcards
1
Q
how big is it?
A
nearly life sized
2
Q
why are the shown stepping forward?
A
showing they are still alive in people’s minds and hearts
3
Q
why are they so young?
A
to show them at there peek and most beautiful
4
Q
who is the woman?
A
we do not know weather its his mom or wife
5
Q
is the statue completed?
A
no it would have been painted
6
Q
who was menkaure?
A
the first king of Egypt (he was the biggest and first pyramid)
7
Q
what kingdom is this part of?
A
old kingdom
8
Q
what dynasty?
A
fourth dynasty
9
Q
what year was this made?
A
2490-2472 BCE
10
Q
what is this made out of?
A
greywacke
