The Pyramids of Giza: Built for Kings
In The Pyramids of Giza: Built for Kings, the Go Jetters crew visit the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Learn how the Egyptians built the pyramids out of large blocks of stone thousands of years ago to house their kings, called pharaohs, after they died. This video is excerpted from BBC's Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
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Q: What continent is the country of Egypt on?
A: Egypt is on the continent of Africa.
Q: What is the job of the Sphinx?
A: The Sphinx, a half cat/half human statue, stands guard over the pyramids.
Q: What is the name of the biggest pyramid?
A: The biggest pyramid is called the Great Pyramid.