Read the text, then choose the correct answer (A, В, C or D) for questions 1-7.
1 The mastabas...
A were pyramids.
В were simple places to bury dead pharaohs.
C were bigger than pyramids.
D contained the mothers of the pharaohs.
2 The Egyptians decorated the pyramids with ...
A only hieroglyphics.
В only pictures.
C hieroglyphics and pictures.
D gold and jewels.
3 Khufu’s Pyramid...
A is the world’s most popular tourist destination. В is the tallest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
C was built about five thousand years ago.
D is taller than the Eiffel Tower.
4 Which of the following is not true about hieroglyphics?
A They are an ancient form of writing.
В Egyptians thought they were magical.
C They showed everyday things.
D They are painted on the outside of the pyramids.
5 The Egyptians built the pyramids ...
A a long way from the River Nile.
В in order to study the stars.
C next to a mastaba.
D using long ramps.
6 The limestone used came from ...
A Giza.
В the river.
C Aswan.
D Tura.
7 The Great Pyramid of Giza ...
A has 40 storeys.
В looks like a modern building.
C took many years to build.
D was built by 2,300.000 workers.
