A twentieth-century Egyptian war memorial takes the shape of a pyramid. How does this memorial recall ancient design to honor the dead?

Question

A twentieth-century Egyptian war memorial takes the shape of a pyramid. How does this memorial recall ancient design to honor the dead?

A. The ancient pyramid was a structure built by hardworking soldiers.
B. The ancient pyramid was a memorial structure to celebrate dead soldiers.
C. The ancient pyramid was designed to hold Pharaoh’s soldiers.
D. The ancient pyramid was a memorial structure to the dead.

Answer 1

D. The ancient pyramid was a memorial structure to the dead. The use of a pyramid shape in the twentieth-century Egyptian war memorial recalls the ancient design of pyramids, which were primarily built as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts. By utilizing this design, the memorial is honoring the dead in a way reminiscent of ancient Egyptian tradition.

Answer 2