King Tutankhamun Quiz
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Valley of the Dead Valley of the Kings Death Valley Valley of the Queens
2. How old was Tut when he died?
9 89 29 19
3. Who was one of the men who discovered Tut's tomb?
Napoleon Ramses Ay Howard Carter
4. In what year was the tomb discovered?
1912 1922 1941 1999
5. If a pet cat died in ancient Egypt, what did the family do to show they were in mourning?
Hang the dead cat outside their door Wear cat earrings Shave off their eyebrows Leave their door open
6. About how many items were found in Tut's tomb?
5 50 500 5000
7. Why did ancient Egyptian coffins often have an eye painted on them?
so the mummy inside could peer out it was the artist's symbol they didn't! it was actually an air hole
8. Why do archaeologists believe Tut was put in his tomb in the month of April?
It was his birth month Because of the flowers found on his mummy It said so on the tomb walls It was his favorite month
9. How many people died shortly after the tomb opening contributing to the "curse" theory?
None 200 100 20
10. Around the year 1000 what did Europeans believe was a remedy for concussions, paralysis, epilepsy, ulcers, coughs, headaches, and poisoning?
Papyrus Lotus blossoms Ground-up mummies Nile River water
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