Discovering King Tut and Ancient Egypt

Who was King Tutankhamun?

• A famous Egyptian architect

• A pharaoh of ancient Egypt

• A renowned Egyptian warrior

• A legendary Egyptian poet

What is the significance of King Tutankhamun's tomb?

• It was the largest tomb ever discovered

• It was found completely empty

• It was discovered almost intact with treasures

• It was the first tomb found in the Valley of the Kings

In which year was King Tutankhamun's tomb discovered?

• 1922

• 1912

• 1932

• 1942

Who discovered King Tutankhamun's tomb?

• Howard Carter

• Lord Carnarvon

• Jean-François Champollion

• Zahi Hawass

What is the Nile?

• A large river in Egypt

• A burial site for pharaohs

• A famous Egyptian palace

• A mountain range in Egypt

What were the pyramids used for?

• Coffins

• Churches

• Tombs

• Pharoah's houses

How old was King Tutankhamun when he became pharaoh?

• 9 years old

• 19 years old

• 29 years old

• 39 years old

Why was the River Nile so important during the Ancient Egyptians?

• Egypt was near the sea.

• It was believed to be holy.

• Egypt was surrounded by desert, so it provided a source of water.

• It was used for swimming.

Which of the following was NOT found in King Tutankhamun's tomb?

• Chariots

• Jewellery

• Mummified cats

• A library of scrolls

What was the primary writing system used in ancient Egypt?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Latin

• Greek