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Evaluating Scientific Explanations AssignmentJeremiah
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Read "Who Built the Pyramids?". Leave this Those who support the alien theory believe that the ancient Egyptians were very
link open while you answer the questions primitive. They argue that no blueprints of the pyramids have been found and that
throughout the assignment. moving two-ton stones would have required alien technology.
Give at least two reasons why some people
claim the Pyramids of Giza were constructed
by aliens.
Those who support the alien theory believe They had a well-developed agricultural system.
that the ancient Egyptians were very They raised domesticated animals.
primitive. What evidence about the ancient They developed a writing system.
Egyptians suggests that claim is inaccurate? They used early forms of tools.
Check all that apply.
Although no blueprints of the pyramids have an ancient rock quarry
been found, what evidence suggests
humans, not aliens, built the pyramids?
Archaeological evidence shows that Egyptians worked together to build the pyramids.
What evidence contradicts the theory that
Remains of quarries and ancient tools suggest that large slabs were created from rock
moving two-ton stones was physically
beds. The slabs were placed on sleds and pulled to the building site. To make this
impossible for the Egyptians, and must have
process easier, men most likely poured oil on the roadway. This process is depicted in
been done using alien technology?
tomb paintings that date back to 1900 BCE.
Is the alien theory a scientific claim? Why or The alien theory is not a scientific claim because it is not based on valid data, there is
why not? no evidence to support it, and it does not come from a reliable source.
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