Ancient Egyptian Burial Practices

The video explores the discovery of KV 64, an ancient Egyptian tomb originally created for royalty but later occupied by Nahum as Bastet, a high-ranking priest's daughter. Her burial in the Valley of the Kings, despite not being royal, highlights the influence of the priesthood in ancient Egypt. The tomb's artifacts and inscriptions reveal her identity and social status, providing insights into the religious and political dynamics of the time.

What was the original purpose of the tomb KV 64?

• A tomb for a female member of royalty

• A burial site for a male pharaoh

• A storage for royal treasures

• A temple for religious ceremonies

How did archaeologists determine that KV 64 remained unsealed for centuries?

• Absence of a sarcophagus

• Lack of royal insignia

• Fossilized mud dauber wasp nests

• Presence of ancient graffiti

Who was the new mummy discovered in KV 64?

• Queen Nefertiti

• Nahum as Bastet

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

What does the artwork on Nahum as Bastet's coffin reveal?

• Her royal lineage

• Her personal identity

• Her wealth and power

• Her religious beliefs

What was the only object buried with Nahum as Bastet?

• A golden mask

• A small wooden tablet called a stele

• A collection of jewels

• A set of ancient scrolls

What does the lack of expensive grave goods suggest about Nahum as Bastet?

• She was a wealthy merchant

• She was a member of the royal family

• She was not from the royal family

• She was a commoner

What title linked Nahum as Bastet to the religious center of Karnak?

• Queen of Egypt

• Chantress of Amun

• High Priestess

• Daughter of the Pharaoh

How did the priesthood gain power in ancient Egypt?

• Through military conquest

• By forming alliances with foreign powers

• By overthrowing the Pharaoh

• By controlling religious practices

What role did Nahum as Bastet play in the new ruling class?

• She was a royal consort

• She was a military leader

• She was a religious figure

• She was a political advisor

Why do archaeologists believe Nahum as Bastet was buried in KV 64?

• Due to her royal status

• Because of her role in the priesthood

• As a result of her wealth

• Because of her military achievements