Question

which of the following is not true of the pyramids of giza?
a. menkaure is the smallest of the three.
b. khufu is the oldest and the only pyramid that tombs have been discovered in.
c. khafre has a top of limestone and still hold some of its veneer.
d. khufu is the oldest and largest. it is believed that the slope of the sides was intended to mimic the sun rays.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option a: Menkaure is indeed the smallest of the three main Giza pyramids, so this is true.
• Option b: Tombs have been discovered in other pyramids (e.g., Khafre and Menkaure also have tombs), and Khufu is the oldest and largest, but the claim that it's the only one with discovered tombs is false.
• Option c: Khafre’s pyramid has a limestone top and retains some of its original veneer, so this is true.
• Option d: Khufu is the oldest and largest, and the slope of its sides is thought to mimic sun rays, so this is true.

Answer:

B. Khufu is the oldest and the only pyramid that tombs have been discovered in.