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