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Egyptian Culture — Quiz

Question 6 • World History

What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve?

Answer
A
memorializing the dead
B
acting as conduits for gods
C
marking places of significant events
D
commemorating a pharaoh

Explanation

Obelisks in ancient Egypt were often erected by pharaohs to celebrate their reigns and honor their achievements. The Obelisk of Senusret is an example of a monument commemorating a pharaoh, rather than a tomb marker or a marker for a specific event.

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