- 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) 1922
B) 1810
C) 1900
D) 1976
- 2. Who was the archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Indiana Jones
B) Evelyn Carnarvon
C) Zahi Hawass
D) Howard Carter
- 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 Mummy
B) Curse of Cleopatra
C) Curse of the Pharaohs
D) Curse of the Sphinx
- 5. What was the name of Tutankhamun's wife?
A) Hatshepsut
B) Nefertiti
C) Cleopatra
D) Ankhesenamun
- 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 Gods
C) Valley of the Kings
D) Valley of the Queens
- 8. Who was Tutankhamun's father?
A) Akhenaten
B) Seti I
C) Thutmose III
D) Ramses II
- 9. What ornate piece of furniture was found in Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Golden throne
B) Stone bench
C) Marble table
D) Wooden chair
- 10. Who funded Howard Carter's excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Pharaoh Tutankhamun
B) Lord Carnarvon
C) Imhotep
D) Queen Nefertiti
- 11. What precious gemstone was found within Tutankhamun's burial mask?
A) Lapis lazuli
B) Ruby
C) Diamond
D) Emerald
- 12. What was the primary purpose of the curse associated with Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) To harm archaeologists
B) To deter grave robbers
C) To protect the mummy
D) To summon ancient spirits
- 13. Where is the famous golden burial mask of Tutankhamun currently located?
A) Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
B) Louvre Museum, Paris
C) Egyptian Museum, Cairo
D) British Museum, London
- 14. What was the name of the famous golden mask found in Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Death Mask
B) Pharaoh's Crest
C) Golden Idol
D) Jeweled Helmet
- 15. What is the title given to Tutankhamun in ancient Egypt?
A) General
B) Pharaoh
C) Scribe
D) Priest
- 16. What type of snake was commonly associated with Tutankhamun?
A) Cobra
B) Python
C) Boa Constrictor
D) Viper
- 17. What happened to Lord Carnarvon, the financial backer of the Tutankhamun excavation, after the discovery?
A) Lived to be 100 years old
B) Found eternal youth
C) Became the new Pharaoh
D) Died from an infected mosquito bite
- 18. Who succeeded Tutankhamun as Pharaoh of Egypt?
A) Akhenaten
B) Ay
C) Nefertiti
D) Horemheb
- 19. What did the artifacts in Tutankhamun's tomb provide valuable insights into?
A) Daily life, religion, and burial practices in ancient Egypt
B) Astronomy and astrology
C) Trade routes of ancient civilizations
D) Warfare strategies
|