What happened to the polished limestone slabs on the Great pyramid?
They were stolen over the years
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What is necessary for a civiisation to be successful?
Security and peace
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Who was the last pharaoh?
Cleopatra
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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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What is located under the king's chamber in the Great Pyramid at Gizeh?
The Queen's Chamber and there are two air channels leading upwards from the centre of the pyramid to the outside.
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How long did Ancient Egypt last for?
More than 3,000 years
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Why were important people buried in ingeniously constructed sunken, sealed tombs?
To protect personal treasures, food and instructions for the safe conduct of the soul after death.
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What is the name of the writing system used in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
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What has Ancient Egypt often been called?
A land of temples and tombs
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Who had the supreme authority in Ancient Egypt?
The pharaohs
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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
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When did Ancient Egypt end and how?
In 332 BC after the invasion by Alexander the Great
