Which three pharaohs are known for the construction of the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza?

The answer is correct because Menkaure, Khufu, and Khafre are the three pharaohs directly associated with the construction of the pyramids at Giza. Khufu, also known as Cheops, was the architect of the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is the largest of the three and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. His son, Khafre, built the second pyramid at Giza and is also credited with having constructed the Great Sphinx, which has a close association with his pyramid complex. Menkaure, Khufu’s grandson, built the third pyramid at Giza, which is smaller than his predecessors but still significant in size and grandeur.

The other options include pharaohs who were indeed notable in Egyptian history but did not have a direct role in the construction of the pyramids at Giza. Ramses II, for example, is famous for his extensive building projects and his reign during the New Kingdom, but he lived much later than the period of pyramid construction. Thutmose III and Ahmose I are also known for their contributions to ancient Egyptian civilization but are not linked to the Giza pyramids. Hatshepsut is recognized for her own monumental structures but is not