Ancient Egyptian Tomb Mysteries

Ancient Egyptian Tomb Mysteries

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Jackson Turner

History, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Dr. Colleen Darnell investigates why pharaohs were reburied in unmarked graves. An ancient papyrus reveals the confessions of a tomb robber, Amanpaneffer, who looted Sobekimsaf II's tomb. Caught and sentenced to death, his actions alarmed authorities, prompting them to move and rewrap royal mummies in unmarked tombs, ensuring their preservation for millennia.

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What was Dr. Colleen Darnell investigating?

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What does the ancient papyrus contain?

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Amanpaneffer?

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30 sec • 1 pt

What did Amanpaneffer steal from the tomb?

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was Amanpaneffer's punishment for his crime?

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30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the New Kingdom authorities alarmed?

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30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the authorities take to protect the mummies?

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Where were the mummies moved from?

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What was the outcome of moving the mummies?