The Mystery of the Sphinx
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The Mystery of the Sphinx Take a Stand Some scientists believe Khafre built the Sphinx at the time of his pyramid’s construction. Other scientists think the Sphinx was built during Khufu’s rule. Do you think the Sphinx was built for Khafre? Or do you think the pyramid was built for Khufu? Why?
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The Mystery of the Sphinx Why Do I Care? Pieces of the Great Sphinx are flaking off. The city of Cairo also puts the Sphinx in danger. The Great Sphinx may be far from where you live, but its condition can still be important to you. What do you think should be done to preserve the Sphinx? Do you think it is important that the sculpture survives into the future?
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The Mystery of the Sphinx Another View This book talks about how pyramids and other structures on the Giza Plateau connect. As you know, every source is different. Ask a librarian or another adult to help you find another source about this idea. Write a short essay comparing and contrasting the new source’s point of view with that of this book’s author. What is the point of view of each author? How are they similar and why? How are they different and why?
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The Mystery of the Sphinx You Are There This book discusses tourists who visited the Sphinx when it was mostly buried in sand. Imagine you are traveling by camel to see the Sphinx. Write a letter home telling your friends what you have found. What do you notice about the Sphinx and the pyramids? Be sure to add plenty of detail to your notes.
The Mystery of the Sphinx Take a Stand Some scientists believe Khafre built the Sphinx at the time of his pyramid’s construction. Other scientists think the Sphinx was built during Khufu’s rule. Do you think the Sphinx was built for Khafre? Or do you think the pyramid was built for Khufu? Why?
MYSTERIES OF HISTORY Core Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing.com
The Mystery of the Sphinx Why Do I Care? Pieces of the Great Sphinx are flaking off. The city of Cairo also puts the Sphinx in danger. The Great Sphinx may be far from where you live, but its condition can still be important to you. What do you think should be done to preserve the Sphinx? Do you think it is important that the sculpture survives into the future?
MYSTERIES OF HISTORY Core Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing.com
The Mystery of the Sphinx Another View This book talks about how pyramids and other structures on the Giza Plateau connect. As you know, every source is different. Ask a librarian or another adult to help you find another source about this idea. Write a short essay comparing and contrasting the new source’s point of view with that of this book’s author. What is the point of view of each author? How are they similar and why? How are they different and why?
MYSTERIES OF HISTORY Core Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing.com
The Mystery of the Sphinx You Are There This book discusses tourists who visited the Sphinx when it was mostly buried in sand. Imagine you are traveling by camel to see the Sphinx. Write a letter home telling your friends what you have found. What do you notice about the Sphinx and the pyramids? Be sure to add plenty of detail to your notes.
