Quick quiz
Sphinx of Sesostris III
4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.
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1. What kind of animal body does the Sphinx of Sesostris III have?
💡 Think about the strong animal with a big mane.
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2. Whose face is on this sphinx?
💡 The title of the statue tells you the name.
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3. Where did this sphinx probably stand?
💡 It's a temple in a city that is now called Luxor.
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4. Look closely at the idea of a sphinx. Why do you think the Egyptians gave it a lion's body AND a king's head?
💡 Think about what a lion is good at and what a king is good at.