Round 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 to construct one of these structures. An abrupt change from a 54 degree slope to a 43 degree slope names a “bent” one of these structures commissioned by Sneferu. Six stacked mastabas compose a (*) “stepped” one of these structures constructed for Djoser by Imhotep. Large limestone blocks compose the tallest of these structures, which was commissioned by Khufu. The only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World is, for 10 points, a “Great” one of what Egyptian tombs found at Giza? ■END■
ANSWER: pyramids [accept Meidum Pyramid; accept Great Pyramid at Giza; accept Bent Pyramid; accept Djoser Step Pyramid; prompt on tombs or equivalents like burial sites; reject “ziggurats”]
<Mixed/Other History — Sam Macchi> | SHOW-ME Four Packet 10
= Average correct buzzpoint
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Buzzpoint | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Green | USN A | USN B | 40 | 15 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Match | Heard | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Avg. Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rube Goldberg XIX | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 16 | 100% | 25% | 6% | 63.00 |
| SHOW-ME Four Nationwide HS | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 2 | 100% | 100% | 0% | 34.50 |
| SPOOKY IX | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 1 | 100% | 100% | 0% | 40.00 |