King Tut Flashcards
1
Q
What age did he become pharaoh
A
9
2
Q
What kingdom period did he rule during
A
New kingdom
3
Q
What years did he rule from
A
1332-1323 BC
4
Q
Who discovered his tomb
A
Howard Carter in 1992
5
Q
Why did he have so many canes in his tomb
A
He had a bone disease in his left foot
6
Q
What was the consequences of his parents being relatives
A
He suffered from genetic disorders
7
Q
How did he die
A
Most likely violently
8
Q
How many years was his tomb hidden and sealed off for
A
3,500 years
9
Q
How many items were found in his tomb
A
Over 5,000
10
Q
What were some items found in King Tut’s tomb?
A
A solid gold coffin
Thrones
Trumpets
Food and wine
Sandals
Canes
A gold chariot
King Tut’s favorite knife, made from a meteorite
11
Q
How many coffins was he buried in
A
3
