How many people and how long did it take to build the Great pyramid?
It is estimated that a total of 100,000 men laboured for 20 years
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What happened to the polished limestone slabs on the Great pyramid?
They were stolen over the years
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What was discovered in 1822 and why was it important?
The Rosetta Stone. It eventually gave the key to the meaning of Egyptian inscriptions, and therefore the significance of much Egyptian art.
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Who built the Great Pyramid at Gizeh and when?
King Cheops built as his tomb 5000 years ago
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When was Upper and Lower Egypt unified?
About 3,000BC
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What has Ancient Egypt often been called?
A land of temples and tombs
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What is necessary for a civiisation to be successful?
Security and peace
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Who had the supreme authority in Ancient Egypt?
The pharaohs
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When did Ancient Egypt end and how?
In 332 BC after the invasion by Alexander the Great
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How many pyramids were built in Egypt?
About 80
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What objects did Egyptian people respect the most?
The Egyptian people showed reverence towards natural objects such as the lotus flower, the scarab beetle, the falcon, the lion, the sun and the River Nile
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What are the two important geographical features in Egypt?
The Nile and the deserts
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What is Egyptian art characterised by?
Egyptian art is characterised by a passion for permanence, a desire to impress by size, and a determination to make each item serve its function without much
