3D Shapes!!!!!!

Hey everyone, i'm new to mac and have always used a pc. I have the new macbook pro with retina display and since i'm used to powerpoint, is there any way to create a 3D shape on keynote? Such as a cube,prism,pyramid,cylinder anyone help please!!!!!!

Adding 3D elements to images/shapes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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