Question
Which statement is not true of the Great Sphinx? 1. It is the colossus 2. It is in situ 3. It is the female deity 4. It is the symbol of royal power
Answer
3. It is the female deity
- Q:What is the Great Sphinx? A: The Great Sphinx is a large limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. It is located in Giza, Egypt.
- Q:Which statement about the Great Sphinx is not true? A: The statement which is not true is number 3, 'It is the female deity'. The Great Sphinx is generally believed to represent the Pharaoh Khafre, and it is not associated with any particular female deity.