- 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) 1810
B) 1976
C) 1922
D) 1900
- 2. Who was the archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Zahi Hawass
B) Indiana Jones
C) Evelyn Carnarvon
D) Howard Carter
- 3. How many chambers did Tutankhamun's tomb contain?
A) 6
B) 2
C) 10
D) 4
- 4. What famous curse is associated with Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Curse of the Pharaohs
B) Curse of the Sphinx
C) Curse of Cleopatra
D) Curse of the Mummy
- 5. What was the name of Tutankhamun's wife?
A) Ankhesenamun
B) Cleopatra
C) Nefertiti
D) Hatshepsut
- 6. What type of mask was found covering Tutankhamun's mummy?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) Iron
- 7. In what valley was Tutankhamun's tomb found?
A) Valley of the Sun
B) Valley of the Kings
C) Valley of the Gods
D) Valley of the Queens
- 8. Who was Tutankhamun's father?
A) Seti I
B) Akhenaten
C) Ramses II
D) Thutmose III
- 9. What ornate piece of furniture was found in Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Wooden chair
B) Golden throne
C) Marble table
D) Stone bench
- 10. Who funded Howard Carter's excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Pharaoh Tutankhamun
B) Imhotep
C) Queen Nefertiti
D) Lord Carnarvon
- 11. What precious gemstone was found within Tutankhamun's burial mask?
A) Diamond
B) Ruby
C) Lapis lazuli
D) Emerald
- 12. What was the primary purpose of the curse associated with Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) To protect the mummy
B) To deter grave robbers
C) To harm archaeologists
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) British Museum, London
C) Egyptian Museum, Cairo
D) Louvre Museum, Paris
- 14. What was the name of the famous golden mask found in Tutankhamun's tomb?
A) Pharaoh's Crest
B) Jeweled Helmet
C) Golden Idol
D) Death Mask
- 15. What is the title given to Tutankhamun in ancient Egypt?
A) Scribe
B) General
C) Priest
D) Pharaoh
- 16. What type of snake was commonly associated with Tutankhamun?
A) Boa Constrictor
B) Cobra
C) Viper
D) Python
- 17. What happened to Lord Carnarvon, the financial backer of the Tutankhamun excavation, after the discovery?
A) Lived to be 100 years old
B) Died from an infected mosquito bite
C) Became the new Pharaoh
D) Found eternal youth
- 18. Who succeeded Tutankhamun as Pharaoh of Egypt?
A) Nefertiti
B) Akhenaten
C) Ay
D) Horemheb
- 19. What did the artifacts in Tutankhamun's tomb provide valuable insights into?
A) Astronomy and astrology
B) Trade routes of ancient civilizations
C) Daily life, religion, and burial practices in ancient Egypt
D) Warfare strategies
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