Term 3 and 4 Flashcards
Tutankhamun, names of provinces and their capital cities, what is heritage, types of heritage, heritage sites
What is the valley of the kings?
A place where some Egyptian pharaohs chose to be buried
Where is the valley of the kings?
In Egypt near the ancient city of thebes
Why did pharaohs choose to be buried in the valley of the kings?
They hoped that it would be too difficult for robbers to enter their tombs to steal the precious jewels and other treasures placed there for the afterlife
How old was Tutankhamun when he died?
18
How long between his death and the discovery of his tomb?
More than 3000 years
What was Tutankhamun’s coffin made of?
Pure gold
List some of the things found in Tutankhamun’s tomb
Toys from his childhood, ships oars, bottles of perfume, beds, his golden throne with a picture of Tutankhamun and his sister, jewelry, a painted wooden casket (small wooden jewelry box), a gold covered statue of Tutankhamun as a warrior god, the mask of Tutankhamun, a panel decorated with a picture of a horse and chariot.
Who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb?
Howard Carter
Who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb?
Howard Carter
How long did he search for it?
7 years
Why was the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb so important?
Because it was perfectly intact it told researchers an enormous amount about ancient Egypt
What kind of information did Tutankhamun’s tomb provide about ancient Egypt?
It’s religion, daily life, death, burial and how pharaohs lived and ruled
What were the two theories about Tutankhamun’s death?
That he died of an infected leg wound or that he died of malaria
What are the nine provinces?
The western cape, Limpopo, The northern cape, The eastern cape, The free state, The north west province, Gauteng, Kwazulu natal, Mpumalanga
What is the capital of the western cape?
Cape town
