A)
Which of the following is the best description of the Sphinx?
(1 point)
A massive sculpture of a lion with a man’s head.
A free-standing stone-sculpture found in the tomb of the Pharaoh Khafre.
A temple at Giza at the base of the Great Pyramid of Cheops.
A massive image of a calf cast in gold, probably an object of worship
To determine the best description of the Sphinx, we need to analyze the given options and consider the characteristics of the Sphinx.
Option (1) describes the Sphinx as a massive sculpture of a lion with a man's head. This accurately represents one of the key features of the Sphinx, as it has the body of a lion and the head of a human.
Option (2) suggests that the Sphinx is a free-standing stone sculpture found in the tomb of the Pharaoh Khafre. While Khafre's tomb complex does include the Sphinx, it is not accurate to solely characterize the Sphinx as a sculpture found within the tomb.
Option (3) states that the Sphinx is a temple at Giza at the base of the Great Pyramid of Cheops. However, the Sphinx itself is not a temple. It is a separate structure located near the pyramids.
Option (4) describes a massive image of a calf cast in gold, probably an object of worship. This is not an accurate description of the Sphinx, as it does not resemble a calf and is not made of gold.
Therefore, based on the provided options, option (1) – "A massive sculpture of a lion with a man’s head" – is the best description of the Sphinx.