G-9/27: Unknown-Lost Pyramid Film-Do Now Assessment

What is the philosophical connection Essam Shehab makes between Egypt’s past and present?

• The importance of finding new treasures to fund modern Egypt.

• The need for Egyptians to understand their past to fully understand their identity today.

• The belief that modern Egypt must be as great as its ancient civilizations.

• The notion that foreign discoveries have always dominated Egyptology.

Why is the discovery of the Tomb of Wahtye significant, according to Waziry?

• It proves that most Egyptian history has already been uncovered.

• It challenges the idea that all major discoveries have already been made.

• It confirms that Egyptian tombs are mostly empty of treasure.

• It is the first discovery made by an Egyptian archaeologist.

How does Hawass frame the legacy of Egyptian pharaohs in relation to their pyramids?

• As a symbol of their immortal legacy.

• As an example of failed ancient engineering.

• As evidence of their ability to manipulate the gods.

• As a sign of their excessive wealth and power.

What challenge does the desert provide for archaeological excavation according to Hawass?

• It offers a cooler climate for workers.

• It allows for year-round excavation.

• It only permits nine months of excavation before becoming inhospitable for the rest of the year.

• It reveals clues that speed up the discovery process.

How does the film present the relationship between Egyptian archaeologists and their foreign predecessors?

• As a cooperative partnership.

• As competitive, with foreigners often taking credit for major discoveries.

• As one of admiration for foreign archaeological methods.

• As irrelevant to the work of modern archaeology.

How does the excavation process symbolize the tension between life and death, according to the workers?

• It is dangerous and only those willing to risk their lives should participate.

• The desert is unforgiving, so the excavation must be quick and efficient.

• Excavating tombs allows them to connect the world of the living with that of the dead.

• They believe that disturbing the tombs will bring curses to the living.

What does 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and generous

• Angry and hostile

• Sad and lonely

• Confused and lost

Choose the correct meaning of 'garrulous'.

• Quiet and reserved

• Talkative

• Angry

• Sad

What is the definition of 'hinder'?

• To help

• To obstruct

• To ignore

• To create

Select the correct meaning of 'impartial'.

• Biased

• Unfair

• Neutral and fair

• Angry