For which Fourth Dynasty pharaoh was the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the three Giza pyramids and the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, constructed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Khufu
- Step 1: The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu (Cheops to the Greeks) around 2560 BCE. Step 2. It originally stood about 146.6 metres high and is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. Answer: Khufu. Why not the others: Sneferu was Khufu's father and built the Meidum, Bent and Red Pyramids; Khafre was Khufu's son and built the second Giza pyramid, near the Great Sphinx; Menkaure built the smallest of the three main Giza pyramids.
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