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Define corridor.
a long hallway or passageway
Define engineering.
The work of designing and building something
How long has the Great Pyramid of Giza been standing?
4,500 years
What is one of the things people have been wondering about the pyramid?
1. How it was built. 2. How it remains standing.
Name two sections (rooms) in the pyramid?
1. The King's burial chamber 2. The Queen's Chamber 3. Newly discovered corridor 4. Underground chamber
What was discovered in the Great Pyramid of Giza?
A new corridor
When did construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza start?
2500 B.C.
What city is the Great Pyramid of Giza located?
Cairo
Why was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?
It is a burial site for a pharaoh.
What is the name of the pharaoh that Great Pyramid of Giza was built?
Khufu (KOO-foo)
How tall is Great Pyramid of Giza?
450 feet tall
How many football fields is Great Pyramid of Giza?
2
How many people helped build The Great Pyramid of Giza?
Tens of thousands of workers
How many bricks made up The Great Pyramid of Giza?
2 million
How long did it take to make The Great Pyramid of Giza?
2 decades
How heavy are the blocks that make up The Great Pyramid of Giza?
5,000 pounds
