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The Egyptian pyramids – how well do you know the symbols of both ancient and modern Egypt?

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Thanks to the conquests of Alexander the Great from Macedonia, the pre-eminent civilization of ancient Egypt has come to light in Mediterranean Sea. Egypt’s majesty is always mysterious, making us desire to discover a lot. The archaeologists and historians have created a great deal of fields of study about ancient Egypt. The primary source of information are ruined monuments, giant statues, objects, artifacts, mausoleums, and especially pyramids. Whenever we talk about Egypt, the pyramids are the first topic we frequently mention about. In reality, the pyramids symbolize a culture of equals in the beautiful factors of Egyptian art, the accomplishment of Egyptian architecture and the richness of Egyptian religious traditions. Let’s find answers for the quizzes below to test how well you know the pyramids.

  • Question of

    Which historical figure below was said to sleep overnight inside the Great Pyramid?

    • Adolf Hitler
    • Nelson Horatio
    • Cleopatra VII Philopator
    • Julius Caesar
    • Alexander the Great
    • Napoleon Bonaparte
    • Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
  • Question of

    In the post-credits scene of movie X-men: Days of Future Past, who is seen building the pyramids himself?

    • Four Horseman
    • Apocalypse
    • Mister Sinister
    • Juggernaut
    • Shadow King
    • Magneto
    • Professor X
  • Question of

    The Great Pyramid focuses on a type of energy. Which one as listed below?

    • Water
    • Wind
    • Nuclear
    • Solar
    • Electromagnetic
    • Geothermal
    • Hydro
    • Bio
  • Question of

    According to the scientists and historians, who built the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

    • The construction workers
    • The professional engineers
    • Forced labor slaves
    • The Pharaohs
    • Ancient aliens
    • The foreign invaders
  • Question of

    The Giza Pyramid Complex aligns with a constellation. Which one as below?

    • Argo Navis
    • Corona Borealis
    • Orion’s Belt
    • Ursa Major
    • Centaurus
    • Scorpius
    • Cassiopeia
  • Question of

    What did the ancient Egyptians call the Giza Pyramid Complex?

    • Shining Star
    • Glorious Light
    • Khufu’s Horizon
    • Pyramid of the Sun
    • Pyramid of the Moon
  • Question of

    The Great Pyramid perfectly aligned with which pole as listed below?

    • West Pole
    • East Pole
    • North Pole
    • South Pole
  • Question of

    How many years did the ancient Egyptian workers take to build the Giza Pyramid Complex?

    • Nearly 150 years
    • Nearly 200 years
    • Nearly 250 years
    • Nearly 300 years
    • Nearly 350 years
    • Nearly 400 years
    • Nearly 450 years
  • Question of

    Which architectural material made the Great Pyramids shine once before?

    • Gold
    • Diamond
    • Crystal
    • Casing stones
    • Ancaster stones
    • Sandstones
    • Cotswold stones
  • Question of

    What is the alternative name of Pyramid of Amenemhat III in Dahshur?

    • White Pyramid
    • Black Pyramid
    • Gold Pyramid
    • Blue Pyramid
  • Question of

    In Saqqara necropolis, the Step Pyramid was ordered to be constructed by…

    • Pharaoh Piye
    • Pharaoh Tutankhamun
    • Pharaoh Djoser
    • Pharaoh Senusret I
    • Pharaoh Shepseskaf
  • Question of

    According to documentary “The Lost Pyramid” aired by History Channel, which ancient pyramid below is believed to be higher than the Great Pyramid of Giza?

    • Red Pyramid (North Pyramid)
    • Pyramid of Djedefre (Djedefre’s Starry Sky)
    • Pyramid of Sekhemkhet (Buried Pyramid)
    • Pyramid of Teti (Teti’s Places Are Enduring)
  • Question of

    Which pyramid below is generally translated as “The Southern Shining Pyramid”?

    • Bent Pyramid
    • Layer Pyramid
    • Pyramid of Khafre
    • Pyramid of Menkaure
    • Pyramid of Sahure
    • Headless Pyramid
    • Pyramid of Merenre
  • Question of

    The scientists have recently found something new inside the Khufu’s Great Pyramid of Giza in 2017. What do they call it

    • Hidden Chamber
    • Big Void
    • New Mummy

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