Ancient Egyptian Burial Practices

Ancient Egyptian Burial Practices

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the new mummy discovered in KV 64?

Queen Nefertiti

Nahum as Bastet

Tutankhamun

Ramses II

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Her royal lineage

Her personal identity

Her wealth and power

Her religious beliefs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Queen of Egypt

Chantress of Amun

High Priestess

Daughter of the Pharaoh

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