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Sphinx of Sesostris III

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1. 1. What two parts make up a sphinx like this one?

   💡 Think about strength and wisdom together.

   A lion's body and a human head A horse's body and a bird's head A fish's body and a cat's head A human's body and a lion's head

2. 2. Whose face is on this sphinx?

   💡 The title of the statue tells you!

   Pharaoh Sesostris III A Roman emperor A Greek hero A temple priest

3. 3. About how long ago was this sphinx made?

   💡 Look for the words 'Middle Kingdom' and 'BCE'.

   Around 1850 BCE Around 1850 CE Around 100 years ago Around 10,000 BCE

4. 4. Look closely at the statue. Why do you think the sculptor gave it a lion's body and a king's head? What might that tell people about the pharaoh?

   💡 A lion is strong, and a wise king is smart.

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