Tutankhamun's Tomb Discoveries and Significance

In 2005, Howard Carter's team opened Tutankhamun's tomb, revealing three coffins, the innermost made of solid gold. The discovery of the golden mask was a global sensation, especially in Egypt, where it reinforced national identity. Tutankhamun, a teenage pharaoh, was buried in a hastily prepared tomb due to his untimely death at age 19.

What did Howard Carter and his team find when they first opened Tutankhamun's tomb?

• A single wooden coffin

• A series of nested coffins

• A stone sarcophagus

• A large treasure chest

What was unique about the innermost coffin of Tutankhamun?

• It was empty

• It was made of solid gold

• It was covered in jewels

• It was made of silver

What symbols were found on the solid gold coffin?

• Depictions of the Nile

• Images of battles

• Winged goddesses and royal symbols

• Hieroglyphs of daily life

How did the discovery of Tutankhamun's mask impact Egypt?

• It caused political unrest

• It was ignored by the public

• It was used to reinforce Egyptian identity

• It led to a decline in tourism

What was the emotional significance of the discovery in Egypt?

• It was a reassertion of Egyptian identity

• It was viewed as a foreign treasure

• It was considered a minor find

• It was seen as a sign of bad luck

What challenge did Carter face when removing the mask from the mummy?

• The mask's beard detached

• The mask was broken

• The mask was missing

• The mask was too heavy

What did the detached beard of the mask reveal?

• A secret message

• A hidden compartment

• A map to another tomb

• Boyish looks of Tutankhamun

Why was Tutankhamun's tomb smaller than expected?

• The tomb was looted

• He died unexpectedly young

• It was a temporary resting place

• He was not a pharaoh

At what age did Tutankhamun die, according to later research?

• 19

• 25

• 30

• 15

What was the reason for the jumbled objects in Tutankhamun's tomb?

• They were offerings from other pharaohs

• They were placed by looters

• The tomb was hastily assembled

• They were part of a ritual