Archaeological encampment at the Egyptian pyramids of Giza in 1925

The video discusses the cradle of civilization and details Howard Carter's 1922 expedition, sponsored by Lord Carnavon, in search of an undisturbed pharaoh's tomb.

What is often referred to as the 'cradle of civilization'?

• Mesopotamia

• The Indus Valley

• Ancient Egypt

• The Roman Empire

Who was Carter's sponsor in his archaeological endeavors?

• Lord Byron

• Sir Arthur Evans

• Howard Hughes

• Lord Carnavon

In which year did Carter and Lord Carnavon begin their excavation?

• 1918

• 1922

• 1930

• 1925

What was the primary goal of Carter and Lord Carnavon's excavation?

• To locate the lost city of Atlantis

• To uncover ancient manuscripts

• To discover an undisturbed pharaoh's tomb

• To find a new pyramid

Which of the following was NOT a focus of Carter and Lord Carnavon's expedition?

• Uncovering a new pyramid

• Discovering Atlantis

• Exploring ancient ruins

• Finding a pharaoh's tomb