Packet 10: Tossup 6

Kurt Mendelssohn argued that one of these structures at Meidum collapsed during its construction. The diary of Merer describes acquiring materials from Tura (15[1])to construct one of these structures. (15[2])An abrupt change from a 54 degree slope to a 43 degree (15[1])slope names a “bent” one of these (15[1])structures (15[1])commissioned (15[1])by Sneferu. Six stacked mastabas compose a (*) “stepped” one (10[1])of these structures (10[1])constructed (10[1])for Djoser by Imhotep. (10[2])Large limestone (10[1])blocks (10[1])compose (10[1])the tallest of these structures, which was commissioned (10[1])by Khufu. (10[1]-5[1])The only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World (10[1])is, (10[1])for 10 points, a “Great” one of what Egyptian tombs found at Giza? ■END■

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