Question #N1054

For centuries, scholars have debated the origins of the Great Pyramid of Giza. One school of thought posits that the pyramid was built by the ancient Egyptians, while another school of thought attributes its construction to aliens from outer space. The ancient Egyptians, for their part, believed in a system of gods and goddesses, and some scholars argue that the pyramid was built as a tomb for a powerful pharaoh. The theory of alien intervention, on the other hand, relies on the idea that the pyramid could not have been built with the technology that was available to the ancient Egyptians. This theory is often cited as evidence of the ancient Egyptians’ advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics, as they were able to align the pyramid with the stars. However, there is no concrete evidence to support this theory.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the author’s viewpoint on the origins of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
A. The author believes that the pyramid was built by the ancient Egyptians, using advanced technology and astronomical knowledge.
B. The author presents the theory of alien intervention as a plausible explanation for the pyramid’s construction, but does not offer any evidence to support it.
C. The author does not explicitly state a viewpoint on the origins of the pyramid but presents both the Egyptian and alien theories, leaving the reader to form their own conclusion.
D. The author supports the theory that the pyramid was built as a tomb for a powerful pharaoh, citing the ancient Egyptians’ belief in a system of gods and goddesses as evidence.