- 1. The Curse of Tutankhamun's Tomb is a legendary tale that recounts the alleged curse that befell those who disturbed the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in the 1920s. After the tomb was opened by archaeologist Howard Carter, a series of mysterious deaths and misfortunes plagued those involved in the excavation. Some believe that the curse was a warning from the spirits of the ancient Egyptians, seeking revenge for disturbing their resting place. Despite the scientific explanations offered for the deaths, the legend of the curse continues to captivate the imaginations of many to this day.
When was Tutankhamun's tomb discovered?
A) 1900
B) 1810
C) 1922
D) 1976
- 2. Who was the archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Zahi Hawass
B) Indiana Jones
C) Howard Carter
D) Evelyn Carnarvon
- 3. How many chambers did Tutankhamun's tomb contain?
A) 10
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6
- 4. What famous curse is associated with Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Curse of the Pharaohs
B) Curse of Cleopatra
C) Curse of the Sphinx
D) Curse of the Mummy
- 5. What was the name of Tutankhamun's wife?
A) Ankhesenamun
B) Hatshepsut
C) Nefertiti
D) Cleopatra
- 6. What type of mask was found covering Tutankhamun's mummy?
A) Bronze
B) Silver
C) Gold
D) Iron
- 7. In what valley was Tutankhamun's tomb found?
A) Valley of the Sun
B) Valley of the Queens
C) Valley of the Gods
D) Valley of the Kings
- 8. Who funded Howard Carter's excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Imhotep
B) Queen Nefertiti
C) Lord Carnarvon
D) Pharaoh Tutankhamun
- 9. What was the primary purpose of the curse associated with Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) To protect the mummy
B) To harm archaeologists
C) To summon ancient spirits
D) To deter grave robbers
- 10. What was the name of the famous golden mask found in Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Golden Idol
B) Death Mask
C) Pharaoh's Crest
D) Jeweled Helmet
- 11. What did the artifacts in Tutankhamun's tomb provide valuable insights into?
A) Warfare strategies
B) Daily life, religion, and burial practices in ancient Egypt
C) Trade routes of ancient civilizations
D) Astronomy and astrology
- 12. What type of snake was commonly associated with Tutankhamun?
A) Boa Constrictor
B) Viper
C) Python
D) Cobra
- 13. Who succeeded Tutankhamun as Pharaoh of Egypt?
A) Horemheb
B) Nefertiti
C) Ay
D) Akhenaten
- 14. What happened to Lord Carnarvon, the financial backer of the Tutankhamun excavation, after the discovery?
A) Died from an infected mosquito bite
B) Found eternal youth
C) Lived to be 100 years old
D) Became the new Pharaoh
- 15. What ornate piece of furniture was found in Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Stone bench
B) Marble table
C) Wooden chair
D) Golden throne
- 16. Who was Tutankhamun's father?
A) Akhenaten
B) Thutmose III
C) Seti I
D) Ramses II
- 17. What precious gemstone was found within Tutankhamun's burial mask?
A) Diamond
B) Ruby
C) Lapis lazuli
D) Emerald
- 18. Where is the famous golden burial mask of Tutankhamun currently located?
A) British Museum, London
B) Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
C) Egyptian Museum, Cairo
D) Louvre Museum, Paris
- 19. What is the title given to Tutankhamun in ancient Egypt?
A) Priest
B) General
C) Scribe
D) Pharaoh
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