Ancient Egyptian Tomb Protection and Robbery

Ancient Egyptian Tomb Protection and Robbery

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature did Senwosret III's tomb have to prevent robbery?

A magical force field

A moat filled with crocodiles

A series of nine portcullis stones

A hidden entrance through a mountain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of curses in ancient Egyptian tombs?

To serve as a psychological deterrent

To physically harm intruders

To provide a map to the afterlife

To summon spirits for protection

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the New Kingdom, what material replaced stone for tomb protection?

Mud brick and gravel

Wood

Sandstone

Metal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Tutankhamun's tomb particularly significant?

It was the largest tomb ever discovered

It provided extensive insights into burial practices

It was completely untouched by robbers

It contained the most gold of any tomb

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Penagem II protect the pharaohs' afterlives?

By building stronger tombs

By hiring guards to watch over the tombs

By casting powerful spells

By relocating their bodies to a secret tomb