Art of Ancient Egypt 1

Question 10 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

The method used by the ancient Egyptians to build the Pyramids of Giza is still a mystery to both archeologists and historians. Among historians and scholars, which of the following is not considered a possible theory?

Answer

They broke up the blocks into small pieces, which were then assembled wherever they were intended to be placed.

They may have built a ramp of sand which stones were stacked along, and then another ramp would be built on top, and the same process repeated.

They may have shoved the stones along slippery, wet sand to the desired locations.

They made have rolled the stone on logs to the locations.

Explanation

Theories about moving pyramid stones include building ramps, dragging stones over damp sand, and rolling them on logs. Breaking the blocks into small pieces and assembling them at their destination is not a commonly proposed method for building the pyramids. Therefore, choice A is the answer.

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