Great mysteries of our world ch 3

Egyptian pharaohs were buried with fantastic treasures because:

• To prevent grave robbers from finding the real treasures
• To fulfill a prophecy about the afterlife
• To provide entertainment for future generations
• To accompany them in the afterlife and showcase their wealth and power.

King Tut's tomb is particularly famous because

• It was discovered nearly intact by Howard Carter in 1922.
• It was discovered by Christopher Columbus
• It contains the Fountain of Youth
• It was built by Cleopatra

When did European archaeologists first become interested in ancient Egypt?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

How did Carter and his workers first discover the tomb?

• Unearthing the top of a staircase leading down to the tomb entrance
• Accidentally stumbling upon it while exploring the desert
• Following a map drawn by an ancient Egyptian
• Finding a hidden door in the Valley of the Kings

When Carter found King Tut's tomb, he did not go in immediately because

• They wanted Lord Carnarvon to be there when they opened it.

• He wanted Lord Carnarvon to give him more money first.

• He was frightened by what the servant said about the canary.

• He did not believe that it was really King Tut's tomb.

How did Lord Carnarvon die?

• Infected mosquito bite
• Lightning strike
• Cobra bite

• Car accident