CLEAN : Egypt reopens residence of Tutankhamun's tomb discoverer

CLEAN : Egypt reopens residence of Tutankhamun's tomb discoverer

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Social Studies, History

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the reopening of Howard Carter's house after renovations, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. The renovations focused on preserving the building and restoring its interiors to reflect Carter's time. Additionally, the video highlights efforts to repatriate cultural treasures to Egypt, working closely with Egyptian authorities and law enforcement to return antiquities that were illegally trafficked.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event coincided with the reopening of Howard Carter's house?

The 100th anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun

The 50th anniversary of Carter's birth

The 200th anniversary of the Valley of the Kings

The 75th anniversary of Carter's death

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main goals of the renovation of Howard Carter's house?

To modernize the interiors

To preserve the building from water damage

To add a new wing

To expand the house

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which season did Howard Carter primarily reside in his house?

Winter

Summer

Autumn

Spring

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Howard Carter's significant achievement while living in this house?

Writing a famous book

Discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun

Building a museum

Starting a new excavation in Greece

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the team collaborate with to help return cultural treasures to Egypt?

Egyptian authorities and law enforcement

International museums

Archaeological societies

Private collectors

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of some of Egypt's cultural treasures before the collaboration?

They were donated to universities

They were displayed in local museums

They were lost in a fire

They entered trafficking networks illegally

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of returning the antiquities to Egypt?

To sell them at auctions

To display them in private collections

To use them for educational purposes abroad

To ensure they are cherished by Egypt and Egyptians