- 1. King Tutankhamun, also known as Tutankhamen, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the New Kingdom period, around 1332-1323 BC. He ascended to the throne at a young age and is famous for his intact tomb, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. King Tutankhamun is often referred to as the 'boy king' due to his youth at the time of his reign. His tomb contained a wealth of treasures, including the iconic golden mask that adorned his mummified body. The discovery of his tomb provided invaluable insights into ancient Egyptian culture and the practices surrounding death and the afterlife.
Where was King Tutankhamun's tomb discovered?
A) Great Pyramid of Giza
B) Valley of the Kings
C) Abu Simbel
D) Luxor Temple
- 2. Who was King Tutankhamun's father?
A) Akhenaten
B) Hatshepsut
C) Cleopatra
D) Ramses II
- 3. Who was King Tutankhamun's wife?
A) Hatshepsut
B) Ankhesenamun
C) Cleopatra
D) Nefertiti
- 4. What animal is associated with the god Amun, whose name King Tutankhamun's contains?
A) Hawk
B) Lion
C) Cobra
D) Ram
- 5. On which side of the Nile River is the Valley of the Kings located?
A) West
B) East
C) North
D) South
- 6. What type of headdress is typically seen on King Tutankhamun's representations?
A) Turban
B) Nemes
C) Feathered cap
D) Crown
- 7. What role did King Tutankhamun's vizier, Ay, play after his death?
A) Disappeared mysteriously
B) Ruled as regent for a year
C) Joined the priesthood
D) Became pharaoh
- 8. Who was the famous archaeologist who discovered King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922?
A) Howard Carter
B) Zahi Hawass
C) Indiana Jones
D) Mary Leakey
- 9. What was the original name of the king who succeeded King Tutankhamun?
A) Horemheb
B) Tiye
C) Ay
D) Akhenaten
- 10. What precious gemstone was commonly used in King Tutankhamun's jewelry?
A) Emerald
B) Diamond
C) Ruby
D) Lapis Lazuli
- 11. In what year was the entrance to King Tutankhamun's tomb discovered?
A) 1950
B) 1922
C) 1900
D) 1980
- 12. What metal was predominant in the construction of King Tutankhamun's sarcophagus and death mask?
A) Silver
B) Gold
C) Bronze
D) Copper
- 13. What was King Tutankhamun's original name before he changed it?
A) Ankhkheperure
B) Amenhotep
C) Tutankhaten
D) Thutmose
- 14. What was the age of King Tutankhamun when he became pharaoh?
A) 21 years old
B) 9 years old
C) 13 years old
D) 16 years old
- 15. When did King Tutankhamun rule Ancient Egypt?
A) 1332–1323 BC
B) 200–300 AD
C) 500–400 BC
D) 1100–1000 BC
- 16. Which deity was associated with the afterlife in ancient Egyptian religion?
A) Horus
B) Osiris
C) Isis
D) Anubis
- 17. What does the name Tutankhamun mean?
A) Son of Ra
B) Living image of Amun
C) Eternal ruler
D) Golden pharaoh
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