Tutankhamun's Tomb: Gender Influences

Tutankhamun's Tomb: Gender Influences

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video explores the mysteries of Tutankhamun's tomb, focusing on its unusual design and the possibility that it was originally intended for a female Pharaoh. The right turn in the tomb, typically associated with female burials, and the feminine features on artifacts like the kopic jars and death mask suggest a female origin. The video raises questions about the true identity of the tomb's intended occupant.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual design feature did Chris Nonon notice about Tutankhamun's tomb?

It was made entirely of gold.

It had a right-hand turn.

It was larger than other tombs.

It had a left-hand turn.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In ancient Egypt, what did a left-hand turn in a tomb symbolize?

Femininity

Masculinity

Wealth

Divinity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the right-hand turn in Tutankhamun's tomb suggest?

It was built for a male pharaoh.

It was a secret passage.

It was built for a female pharaoh.

It was a mistake in construction.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature on the canopic jars suggests a feminine influence?

The inscriptions on the jars

The feminine features on the stoppers

The material used

The size of the jars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unusual about the construction of Tutankhamun's death mask?

The face and headdress were separate pieces.

It is entirely made of silver.

It is made of a single piece.

It has no inscriptions.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the perforated ears on the death mask suggest?

The mask was made for a man.

The mask was made for a woman.

The mask was incomplete.

The mask was damaged.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the headdress on Tutankhamun's mask?

It was made of silver.

It was a gift from another kingdom.

It was originally made for a woman.

It was made for a male pharaoh.

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