Who were the pyramid builders?
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn about the workers from Deir el-Medina that built the pyramids.
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3 Questions
Q1.
What were the Giza Pyramids?
Houses
Temples
Q2.
What did the pharaohs put in their tombs?
Food
Gold
Q3.
A full sized boat was buried next to Pharaoh Khufu's Great Pyramid.
False
5 Questions
Q1.
It took around 20-25,000 workers to build the Great Pyramid.
False
Q2.
What was Deir el-Medina the name for?
Craftsmen village
Village
Q3.
What do archaeologists think was used to move the stones to build the pyramids?
Cars
Horses
Q4.
Why did some workers rob the tombs? (select two reasons)
It was fun
They were forced to
Q5.
What were the workers paid in?
Jewellery
Money