Ancient Egypt : The tomb of Tutankhamen Flashcards

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Q

Ho old was Tutankhamen when he became Pharaoh and when did he die?

A

About 9 years old

Died about 18 years old

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During which period of Egyptian history did he rule?

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The 18th Dynasty

About 3000 years ago

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Who were the two men responsible for the discovery of his tomb?

A

Howard Carter

George Herbert

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When was his tomb discovered?

A

1922

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What makes the burial place of Tutankhamen different to other pharaohs?

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It was filled with with thousands of treasures.

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6
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What is the name of the area where he was buried?

A

The valley of the Kings

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How many chambers were there in the tomb?

A

4

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What was the first room that the explorers went into?

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The Antechamber

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What is a sarcophagus

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Another name for a coffin

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How did Tutankhamen die?

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They don’t know for sure, but they think it was from a broken leg that got infected.

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