WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE ANCIENT MIDDLE EAST AND EGYPT 3200 BC500 BC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How where the Egyptians able to build pyramids and temples?
A
The pharaoh’s family paid the cost.
B
The pharaoh discovered rich natural resources.
C
It collected taxes from the people.
D
Financial support was raised through religious gatherings.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most plausible one is that the Egyptians employed a sloping and encircling embankment of brick, earth, and sand, which was increased in height and length as the pyramid rose; stone blocks were hauled up the ramp by means of sledges, rollers, and levers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The general theory is based on the belief that the huge stones were carved from the quarries using copper chisels. Then, these blocks were dragged and lifted into position. However, the method regarding the movement and placement of these stones is under great dispute.

Detailed explanation-3: -In ancient Egypt, there are also records of people being paid with beer. According to the Smithsonian, workers who built the pyramids were paid roughly four to five liters a day.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ancient Egypt: In ancient Egypt, taxes were collected in the form of agricultural products, livestock, and labor. These taxes were used to finance public works projects, such as the construction of pyramids and temples. Ancient Greece: The Ancient Greeks also used taxes to finance their city-states and their military.

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