Egypt's Golden Boy Junior Scholastic Article

Why was King Tut’s body preserved as a mummy?

• to prevent robbers from identifying him

• to fit inside the sarcophagus

• for use in the afterlife

• to erase his rule from history

What is the central idea of the article?

• Tut was the most influential pharaoh of ancient Egypt.

• The discovery of Tut’s tomb 100 years ago sparked a worldwide fascination with ancient Egypt.

• Tut took the throne at just 8 or 9 years old.

• Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered Tut’s tomb.

According to the article, what was the biggest find in Tut’s tomb?

• a golden chariot

• Tut’s mummy

• a jeweled chest

• Tut’s throne

What role did Lord Carnarvon play in the discovery of Tut’s tomb?

• He funded the search for it.

• He unearthed the first step of a stone staircase.

• He convinced Carter to keep searching.

• He found clues that helped determine the location of the tomb.

Why was the discovery of Tut’s tomb so important?

• It unleashed a deadly curse.

• It inspired robbers to search for more tombs.

• It offered conclusive evidence about how he died.

• It revealed the importance and wealth of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

What does intact mean in this sentence? “It was the only pharaoh’s tomb to be found intact.”

• complete

• damaged

• nearby

• sacred

Which detail best supports the idea that people are still fascinated with Tut?

• “The room glittered with gold.”

• “Herbert Hoover, who later became a U.S. president, even named his dog King Tut.”

• “Egyptian officials hope the recent finds and the new museum in Giza will boost tourism.”

• “Each year, more than 1 million visitors flock to the Valley of the Kings to explore Tut’s final resting place.”

. In the last section, what does the phrase “cemented the civilization’s place in modern history books” mean?

• Tut’s tomb was sealed and protected.

• People continue to study ancient Egypt.

• Egypt is now a modern country.

• Tut and Carter are famous.

Details about Tut’s rule would best fit into which section?

• “The Boy King”

• “A Golden Discovery”

• “Tutmania”

• “Lasting Influence”

How does the sidebar “Egypt Today” relate to the article?

• It compares and contrasts the economy of ancient and modern Egypt.

• It explains how religious beliefs have changed.

• It helps readers connect Egypt’s past to its present.

• It explains why Tut is still popular today.