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Art of Ancient Egypt 1

Question 5 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

Which of the following is not true of the Pyramids of Giza?

Answer
A
Menkaure is the smallest of the three.
B
Khufu is the oldest and the only pyramid that tombs have been discovered in.
C
Khafre has a top of limestone and still hold some of its veneer.
D
Khufu is the oldest and largest. It is believed that the slope of the sides was intended to mimic the sun rays.

Explanation

Choice B is not true because Khufu’s pyramid is not the only one of the three with a burial chamber or tomb. Khafre’s pyramid contains a burial chamber with a sarcophagus, and Menkaure’s pyramid also has burial chambers. The other statements are true: Menkaure’s pyramid is the smallest, Khufu’s is the oldest and largest, and Khafre’s pyramid retains some of its limestone casing near the top.

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