1)which of the following is the best description of the sphinx a)a massive sculpture of a lion with a mans head. b)a free standing stone-sculpture found in the tomb of a pharaoh khafre. c)a temple at giza at the base of the great pyramid of cheops. d)a massive image of a calf cast in gold, probably an object of worship. who is the sphinx thought to represent? a)th god osiris. b)king tut c) the pharaoh khafre d) queen hatshepsut

1- The correct answer is A. A Sphinx is a massive sculpture of a lion with a mans head.

Sphinx is the Hellenized name of a fabulous being that is usually represented as a recumbent lion with a human head. The sphinxes were devised by the ancient Egyptians and are part of their complex mythology.

2- The correct answer is C. The Sphinx is thought to represent the pharaoh Khafre.

The Great Sphinx was made by carving a mound of limestone located on the plateau of Giza. The head could represent the pharaoh Khafre.

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