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multiple-choice question
what was the covered causeway filled with to help move the blocks up the side of the pyramid?
cattle
gravel
slaves
water
To determine what filled the covered causeway to move pyramid blocks, we analyze the options. Cattle (livestock) and slaves (people) aren’t materials for reducing friction/moving blocks. Gravel is possible, but historical evidence and engineering logic suggest gravel (small stones) was used to create a smooth, rolling surface for transporting heavy blocks up the pyramid’s side. Water wouldn’t aid in rolling blocks, and gravel’s granular nature helps with movement.
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B. gravel